Full-Time · Quantitative Development
C++ Software Engineer
IMC Trading · Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark · Posted Jul 20, 2026
IMC is building a new Energy Trading business in Aarhus, Denmark, the hub for power and gas trading in Europe. Backed by one of the world’s most successful trading firms, this new venture combines the energy and autonomy of a startup with the global reach, stability, and expertise of IMC’s 30+ years in trading. We are building a strong, independent Aarhus-based team with local leadership, supported by IMC’s world-class technology, quantitative research, and trading infrastructure. To achieve our ambitious hiring goals, we are seeking strong Software Engineers to join the team and play a pivotal role in helping us grow this new business. Build, as part of a team, a full technology stack that supports power and gas trading, including exchange connectivity, trading systems, trading strategies, data analysis, and pricing. We are looking for strong developers that specialize in back-end, algorithms, trading systems, execution systems or other relevant domains Maintain and improve the tech stack in collaboration with trading Train new joiners
Requirements
- Strong academic background, preferably in computer science or a quantitative field
- 3+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
- Strong programming skills in C++ or comparable (eg. Rust). Experience with other relevant programming languages such as Python or Java is a plus
- Experience in European energy trading industry is a plus
- Fluency in English