IMC

energy trading

GraduateSoftwareEngineer(2026)

Aarhus, Denmark
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The Brief

“Graduate Software Engineer (2026) at IMC. Skills: C++, Java, Algorithms, Data structures. Design and build high-performance technology. Work on full software development lifecycle”

What You'll Achieve.

contributing from day one to this exciting new venture; directly impact the markets

Industry & Context.

energy trading
Problems you'll solve

solve complex engineering challenges; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

international travel to the US, unable to proceed with applications from candidates who only hold citizenship from Russia, Belarus, Iran, or Ukraine

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

final year of a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree, graduating in 2026, programming skills in C++/Java, Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Full professional fluency in English

Nice to Have

A genuine interest in financial markets

What You'll Do.

Design and build high-performance technology

Work on full software development lifecycle

Develop real-time pricing systems

Develop trading systems

Develop exchange connectivity

Develop analytics tools

Collaborate closely with traders

Collaborate closely with researchers

Collaborate closely with engineers

Be part of a new local team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and other engineers; Be part of a new local team in Aarhus

Communication Scope

Full professional fluency in English

Full Job Description

IMC is launching a new power and gas trading business in Aarhus, Denmark – the European hub for energy trading. We are building a strong, independent, Aarhus-based team with local leadership, backed by more than 30 years of IMC’s global trading expertise. As a Graduate Software Engineer in Aarhus, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help build a brand-new technology stack that supports all aspects of energy trading – from exchange connectivity and pricing to trading algorithms and real-time data analysis. You’ll grow rapidly through our global graduate program while contributing from day one to this exciting new venture. Your IMC Journey In your first year, you will join a five-week Global Trainee Program alongside graduates from our offices in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. Led by experienced engineers and traders, this immersive program will introduce you to the world of trading, financial markets, and production-grade software development. You’ll dive deep into software craftsmanship, programming, and the systems that power our trading operations. Back in our Aarhus office, you’ll join the Energy Trading team — a highly collaborative environment where you’ll help design real-time systems, process large volumes of data, and solve complex engineering challenges that directly impact the markets. At IMC, innovation is at our core. We continuously invest in R&D and adapt quickly to evolving markets. We also invest in you — offering extensive training, mentorship, and global exposure to help you grow fast in a high-impact environment. Your Core Responsibilities Design and build high-performance technology that supports energy trading Work on the full software development lifecycle, from idea to deployment Develop real-time pricing and trading systems, exchange connectivity, and analytics tools Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and other engineers Be part of a new local team in Aarhus and shape its growth and culture What You’ll Bring You are in your f

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