Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
October 28, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 2 months.
Recruiter, then T/F question round, then final coding round. In the coding round I was asked to discuss implementing a trading engine in Java then executing. 1 hour for design and roughly 1 hour for coding.
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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
3.0
Overhired and suffering
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 24, 2025
Pros: Great company benefits and a nice location.
Cons: Long hours, overhiring, lack of managerial direction.
5.0
Great Job At Imc
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 8, 2025
Pros: Good job at IMC Trading.
Cons: No qualms with the job.
4.0
Good Wlb, Pay Unclear
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 5, 2025
Pros: WLB and culture are good.
Cons: Pay is not very transparent.
- 3.0Overhired and sufferingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 24, 2025Pros: Great company benefits and a nice location.Cons: Long hours, overhiring, lack of managerial direction.
- 5.0Great Job At ImcSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 8, 2025Pros: Good job at IMC Trading.Cons: No qualms with the job.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Pay UnclearSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 5, 2025Pros: WLB and culture are good.Cons: Pay is not very transparent.
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