Hardware Engineer Intern 2026/27

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At IMC, we continually innovate new solutions to remain competitive in a dynamic financial landscape. We can never sit still. We need to continually improve to stay ahead. If the challenge of using the latest technology to solve problems sounds appealing, then the IMC Hardware Engineering Internship is a great fit for you.

Hardware Engineers don’t just write code and design technology. They are responsible for spotting new opportunities, developing new technologies and solving problems. Every day, our software makes millions of trading decisions in some of the most competitive markets across the globe, and we win by making smarter and faster decisions than our competition. Our Hardware Engineers deliver results and make a difference.

As a Hardware Engineer Intern at IMC, you will be supported by a mentor who will oversee your projects and professional development, while having access to pair programming and code reviews. During your internship, you will work on a real project, providing value to developers and traders. Your assigned hardware project likely to be focussed on Low Latency.

Low Latency
Dedicated to the development and execution of ultra-fast systems that underpin IMC’s trading infrastructure, you will be building and maintaining systems with minimal latency to support high-frequency trading. You will be largely working on SystemVerilog and C++. You shall interact with software, performance and network engineers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• During the internship, you will be immersed in real projects, complex problem-solving, and opportunities to learn from our strongest engineers and traders.
• Develop your knowledge of algorithm complexity, professional design and writing fluent code with our state-of-the-art FPGA technology.
• Learn both hardware and software development skills.
• Develop with C++ and SystemVerilog programming languages.
• Work collaboratively in an environment where creativity, teamwork and innovation are recognised and rewarded. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge.
• Enhance your knowledge of high-frequency trading.
• Build key relationships across our trading and technology teams.
• Have the opportunity to secure a full-time role with IMC once you graduate.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• An academic background in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, with a minimum Distinction average required; High Distinction preferred.
• Have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand.
• Have commenced your penultimate year of study.
• Proficient experience in SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL.
• Proficient experience in C++.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of logic design.
• Demonstrated high impact across experiences, including scholarships, competitions and internships.
• Must be able to start the internship in November 2026.

LIFE AT IMC:

Culture & Values

IMC offers an open, collaborative and low-hierarchy environment where our people are empowered to make an impact from day one. We invest heavily in learning and development to help our people grow quickly, with collaboration at the core of how we work. We also give back, donating 2% of annual profits to our Charitable Foundations and supporting employee-led volunteering initiatives.

Our values guide how we work: Dare to continuously innovate. Collaborate to succeed. Champion the best ideas. Take responsibility. Keep both feet on the ground. Build for our future.

We also offer a competitive salary package and a range of perks and benefits to ensure you are set up for success.

Perks & Benefits

• Work from our spectacular new Sydney office in Circular Quay with sweeping harbour views that was recently named “World Building of the Year 2022”.
• 6-week traineeship for graduates in one of our global offices, with opportunities to travel and work overseas in one of our 9 offices across APAC, India, US, UK and Europe.
• In-house chef with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner provided, as well as an in-house barista for free coffee all day!
• Social events including Friday night drinks, annual weekend away, social clubs, and regular team events.
• Opportunities to give back with in-house charity days, paid volunteering leave and dollar-matched charity donations.
• Wellbeing allowance and complimentary workout sessions including Barry's bootcamp, Pilates and boxing.

Think you have what it takes? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

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.