2026 - Software Engineering Intern - IIT Madras

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERN

Are you someone who is passionate about challenging the status quo? Do you enjoy the process of problem solving, a process where you recognize areas of improvement and iterate and innovate to improve? Does your curiosity and desire to learn drive you?

ROLE OVERVIEW: If so, then join IMC as a Software Engineer Intern! At IMC, Software Engineers don’t just write software and design technology. They are responsible for spotting new opportunities, developing new technologies and solving problems. As a result, they deliver results and make a difference. IMC knows that having the best software is what drives our business. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows. As a Software Engineer Intern you will learn what it means to be an Engineer in a real world environment. The internship programme is focused on enhancing your knowledge of algorithm complexity, data structures and writing fluent code. Your responsibility does not stop at programming; it also encompasses knowledge building of our business model and building relationships across our trading and technology teams.

As a Software Engineer intern at IMC you will be supported a Mentor who will oversee your projects and professional development. You will have access to classroom sessions, pair programming and code reviews, not to mention our incredible social activities and events. 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Student in penultimate year of Software Engineering or Computer Science with a current GPA of 8.00 or higher

• Must have strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures • Strong analytical skills and desire to solve complicated problems programmatically

• Must have proficient experience in a programming language (Java or C++ preferred) • Willingness to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a constantly changing environment

• Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required Internship 

Stipend INR 25,00,000/- Per Intern for 2 Months [Including INR 5,00,000/- Sign on Bonus]

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.