Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
May 18, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through college or university.
For the online assessment, there was a question about calculating info from an order book. It helps if you know how one works beforehand. There was only one question, and coding was preferred in C++ or Java.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the IMC Trading Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
IMC Trading's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral13%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IMC Trading's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
IMC Trading Work Experiences
5.0
Very good overall
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
October 8, 2024
Pros: Tough problems, super smart people, awesome environment.
Cons: Honestly, I can't think of anything.
2.0
Good culture, some bad managers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
July 13, 2025
Pros: - Good culture
- Nice perks
Cons: - Location
- Mediocre managers
- Comp is mid compared to other quant firms
5.0
Great Perks, Bad Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 3, 2025
Pros: Culture,
Perks,
Pay,
Benefits,
Company Trips
Cons: Work-life balance, lack of flexibility in roles.
- 5.0Very good overallSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesOctober 8, 2024Pros: Tough problems, super smart people, awesome environment.Cons: Honestly, I can't think of anything.
- 2.0Good culture, some bad managersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJuly 13, 2025Pros: - Good culture - Nice perksCons: - Location - Mediocre managers - Comp is mid compared to other quant firms
- 5.0Great Perks, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Culture, Perks, Pay, Benefits, Company TripsCons: Work-life balance, lack of flexibility in roles.
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