Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, New South Wales
Process
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Online coding test: Straightforward question in C++/Java. Requires some simple string parsing.
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Aptitude test: Standard pattern matching.
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Video interview: Lots on Big O complexities. 15 seconds to see the question, 30 seconds to answer.
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On-site (1): 2-hour technical. You're given a trading systems-esque question. You design a solution for an hour, then you code it up in the next hour. There's an automated testing system.
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On-site (2): One technical discussion and one behavioral. The technical discussion is high-level (no white-boarding), more about your projects / some technical traits.
Questions
Does searching through a sorted binary tree (binary search tree) always have a better complexity than binary search?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the IMC Trading Software Engineer role in Sydney, New South Wales.
Success Rate
IMC Trading's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sydney, New South Wales is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IMC Trading's Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, New South Wales.
IMC Trading Work Experiences
- 4.0Smart Team, Changing PrioritiesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJune 16, 2025Pros: Smart people to work with. Interesting system. Great benefits like free food and Uber transportation.Cons: Constant change of priorities that don’t seem well thought out.
- 4.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 12, 2025Pros: Good pay and good benefitsCons: Long hours, often overworked, though.
- 5.0Pleasant work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 7, 2025Pros: Interesting work, smart people, non-toxic environment.Cons: Sometimes stress, long hours, and uninteresting work contribute to burnout.
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