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Overall, a great place to work

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IMC Trading for 2 years
January 11, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
5.0
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Pros
  • Laid-back, non-corporate atmosphere with very little hierarchy.

  • Great colleagues, competent at their jobs, happy to collaborate, and overall nice people.

  • High autonomy in your day-to-day work; you structure your day/week yourself and periodically check in with your manager to ensure priorities are aligned.

  • Taking on responsibility early is welcomed.

  • Communication with your clients (the traders) is extremely easy and direct. Traders generally have a good understanding of the constraints developers work in.

  • Frequent cross-office collaboration; this of course depends on your projects, but shared projects are common.

  • Extensive training and continuous learning programs, both by internal and external trainers.

  • Very little internal competition.

  • Very little red tape; knowledge and code are freely shared between teams.

  • Very little process in the way of getting things done; usually, you can just "go ahead and do it."

  • Feedback and suggestions are always welcome regardless of your position or seniority within the company.

  • Wild annual company trip with fun events in great locations.

Cons
  • Lack of hierarchy sometimes leads to ad-hoc organization and unclear ownership.
  • General "go ahead and do it" can take some getting used to if you are used to more formal processes.
  • The amount of responsibilities can sometimes be quite high.
  • The company is in growth mode, which has led to relatively few experienced developers left in the company.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
4.0

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