Launchpad Technology Program

Explore how cutting-edge technology powers trading at IMC through Launchpad – Engineering Track, an exclusive 2-day immersive programme for high-potential students eligible for a Summer Internship in 2027 [May to July]. This experience is designed for students passionate about building high-performance systems and offers a deep dive into algorithmic trading technology, optimisation, and low-latency software development.

Why Launchpad?

Intensive learning experience
Apply algorithms, data structures, and optimisation techniques to real-world trading challenges through IMC’s in-house algorithmic optimisation challenge and technical coding exercises.

Personalised mentorship
Receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced IMC Software Engineer, who will mentor you before and throughout the programme.

Advance your technical skills
Strengthen your software and systems expertise through hands-on workshops and challenges focused on high-performance, latency-sensitive trading technology.

Network and connect
Meet IMC engineers, experience our collaborative engineering culture, and explore the city alongside a cohort of high-performing peers.

Accelerated career pathway
Exceptional participants will be fast-tracked to the interview evaluation stage for IMC’s 2027 Summer Internship Programme – Software Engineering.

Eligibility

• Currently pursuing an engineering or quantitative degree
  (B.Tech / Dual Degree / M.Tech / B.E / M.E / B.Stat / M.Stat / B.Sc / M.Sc / BSDS / M.Math)

• Specialisation considered: Computer Science or Electrical Engineering only

• Minimum CGPA requirement: 8.0 or above

• Enrolled at one of the following institutions:
  (IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, ISI Kolkata, CMI Chennai, BITS Pilani, IISc Bengaluru)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in technology-driven trading systems

• Available to travel and attend the programme on 18–19 May 2026 or 20–21 May 2026

✈️ Flights and accommodation will be fully covered
🍽️ All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) provided

Apply now to experience how world-class engineering drives IMC’s trading performance.

Note: Please apply using your official university email ID.