IMC Trading Interview Questions
Real, sourced IMC Trading interview questions across 2 roles — 20 questions total, each with a structured answer outline. Updated for the 2026 hiring cycle from public interview reports.
Quantitative Researcher (New Grad)
10 questionsIMC Trading's new-grad quant researcher loop in 2026 emphasizes probability, statistics, and a trading-game simulation that tests decision-making under uncertainty. The Amsterdam-headquartered market-maker runs separate loops for the US (Chicago), EU (Amsterdam), and APAC (Sydney, Hong Kong) offices, with some role specialization by region.
Software Engineer (New Grad)
10 questionsIMC Trading's new-grad SWE loop in 2026 emphasizes C++ proficiency, low-latency design, and collaborative engineering. The Amsterdam-headquartered market-maker has a culture of pairing engineers tightly with traders. Expect coding rounds, system design questions, and a behavioral round emphasizing teamwork.