Trading Strategy Software Engineer

IMC, a leading trading firm renowned for its advanced technology and execution capabilities, is seeking a Trading Strategy Software Engineer for their Amsterdam office. This role is at the heart of IMC's technological edge, where you'll develop applications, systems, and tools that drive millions of trading decisions daily.

As a Trading Strategy Software Engineer, you'll work closely with traders, researchers, quants, and fellow engineers to deliver high-impact projects. Your responsibilities will span the entire product development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to production deployment. You'll be tasked with implementing trading strategies, developing options pricing models, creating volatility calculations, building simulation frameworks, and crafting data analysis & visualization tools for traders.

Key aspects of your role include:

1. Collaborating closely with traders to deeply understand and optimally implement trading strategies
2. Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge applications, algorithms, and research infrastructures
3. Continuously enhancing both functional and operational aspects of strategy systems to improve user experience and overall performance

To excel in this position, you should have:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer with excellent programming skills
• A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and concurrency models
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with a keen interest in applying them to trading
• The ability to work independently, analyze business requirements, and take full ownership of your solutions
• Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• A Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)

IMC's tech stack primarily uses Java 21+ and Python 3, but they're always open to adopting new technologies that best solve the problems at hand. Experience with JVM-based languages, advanced math skills, GUI development, and large-scale data pipelines are all valuable assets for this role.

Join IMC and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of trading technology, making a real impact on global financial markets while enjoying a culture that values innovation, entrepreneurship, and giving back to the community.