Hardware Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

Our internship programme in Amsterdam is your chance to experience life as an engineer at IMC. As a Hardware Engineer Intern, it's about much more than just writing code: you'll gain insight into IMC's FPGA development process, get to know IMC's unique business model and build valuable connections with our trading and technology teams. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from dedicated internship trainers, and a one-on-one mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. You will benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, fully-furnished corporate accommodation, catered meals, and experience IMC's collaborative culture as if you're already a full-time employee.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Enhance your knowledge of FPGAs by working with the latest technology and writing fluent code
• Take part in regular pair programming and peer reviews
• Be an integral part of your team by helping to identify, implement and validate changes to IMC's hardware
• Attend workshops, trainings, and other fun social activities alongside the full internship cohort

Your Skills and Experiences

• In your penultimate year of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering degree or a related field
• Proficient experience in a programming language (C++, Python, Verilog or SystemVerilog preferred)
• You thrive working in an environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation are recognized and rewarded
• You want to make an impact on meaningful and challenging projects
• Outstanding analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• Genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required)
• The length of the internship is variable from 10-weeks up to 6-months between April and September 2025

About Us IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.