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IMC·Software Engineer·Online Assessment (OA)·Junior

Junior
Jun 2026

Summary

Video assessment round for a quant trader role at IMC. Just one behavioral question but the format is tighter than it sounds since you're on camera with a strict time limit.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

What's your biggest achievement to date? Walk through the context, your goal, what you personally did, and the measurable result. You have roughly 2 minutes.

Adaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

The time cap is the real problem here.

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Suggested Approach

Choose a single technical achievement where you drove measurable impact, ideally one involving ambiguity or changing requirements. Use the STAR method to structure your answer, keeping it concise and focusing on your personal contributions and quantifiable results. Tailor the story to highlight adaptability and problem-solving, which are key for this role.

Pro tip: Quantify the impact in business terms (e.g., latency reduction, cost savings, revenue increase) and explicitly state what you learned about navigating ambiguity, as IMC values continuous improvement and adaptability.

1. Set the Context

Briefly describe the project, team, and the ambiguous or challenging situation you faced. Keep it to 2-3 sentences to save time for your actions and results.

2. State Your Goal

Clearly define the objective you aimed to achieve, including any constraints or success criteria. This shows you can set direction even when things are unclear.

3. Detail Your Actions

Explain the specific steps you took, emphasizing your personal contributions, technical decisions, and how you adapted to changes or ambiguity. Use 'I' statements to highlight ownership.

4. Share Measurable Results

Quantify the outcome with metrics (e.g., performance improvement, time saved, revenue impact). If possible, connect it to business value.

5. Reflect and Connect

Briefly mention what you learned and how it prepares you for this role, especially in handling ambiguity and delivering results.

Key Points to Mention

  • Quantifiable metrics (e.g., reduced latency by 40%, saved $100K annually)
  • Your specific role and individual contributions
  • How you navigated ambiguity or changing requirements
  • Technical challenges and how you overcame them
  • Business impact or value delivered
  • Key learnings and how they apply to future work

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