IMC Trading partners with IICPC Codefest 2026 for software engineering and trading internships

Just implemented the Bubble Sort algorithm in C# 🔄 It’s one of the simplest sorting methods — perfect for learning how comparisons, swaps, and loops work in practice 💻 Not the fastest for large datasets, but great for building algorithmic intuition 🧠 👉 Check out the code here: https://lnkd.in/daY34Dea #csharp #step1 #cs_internship https://lnkd.in/d38X4Qep

Your brain forgets 50% of new information within an hour. The other 50% vanishes by tomorrow. Unless you know these four tricks. As a computer science student juggling multiple programming languages, I've learned the hard way that forgetting key concepts can derail entire projects. The science is clear. Our working memory has limits. But here's what works: • Write it down immediately. Your phone notes work fine. • Repeat new information within 20 minutes • Connect new facts to existing knowledge • Use the 2-minute rule: if it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now During my internships at CodeAlpha and Mount String Technologies, I started applying these techniques to remember API functions and debugging steps. Game changer. The key isn't working harder. It's working with how your brain actually functions. Your short-term memory isn't broken. You just need better systems. What memory tricks have helped you retain technical information? #TechLearning #ProductivityTips #ComputerScience

A great example of the Jaseci AI toolchains in action: a visualization of the object-spatial graph that helps you build and debug faster. This tool enables developers and enterprises to design, understand, and scale agentic AI systems with greater visualization and control. Nice work, Malitha Prabhashana and team. #AI #OpenSource #Jaseci #AgenticAI

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 : Optiver 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 2026 🎉 We are pleased to announce Optiver as the Title Sponsor for IICPC Codefest 2026. Optiver is a leading global trading firm driven by cutting-edge technology, quantitative research, and data-driven decision-making. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates across Amsterdam, Sydney, Chicago, Mumbai and Singapore etc and is recognized worldwide for its commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence in the financial markets. Through this partnership, Optiver will play a key role in shaping the learning and professional growth opportunities available to IICPC participants. In particular, this collaboration brings: - FutureFocus 2028 Opportunities: Optiver’s FutureFocus program for 2028 graduates provides early engagement and mentorship for exceptional students. - Internship and Full-Time Pathways: Participants will gain direct exposure to Optiver’s recruitment and internship programs, known for identifying and nurturing exceptional programming and analytical talent. - Technical Learning and Interaction: Participants will have the chance to engage with Optiver’s engineers and researchers through workshops and discussions on topics such as optimization, high-performance systems, and algorithmic trading. Together, Optiver and IICPC Codefest aim to create a platform that bridges the gap between competitive programming, quantitative research, and real-world innovation while inspiring the next generation of problem solvers and engineers. We look forward to an exciting edition of Codefest 2026 powered by Optiver. #IICPC #Codefest2026 #Optiver #QuantitativeFinance #Programming #Recruitment

The Truth About Campus Placements No One Talks About... 1️⃣ Someone who solved 100 Leetcode questions might get placed before the one who solved 1000. 2️⃣ Your friend preparing for a software role might end up in a core job — and the one preparing for core might get into IT. 3️⃣ Even with a 9+ CGPA, you might remain unplaced till the end. It can be tough, and you may start doubting yourself. 4️⃣ When your friends get placed before you, you’ll feel genuinely happy for them — but a small part of you might feel low too. And that’s completely normal. 5️⃣ At some point, you might blame the college for not bringing enough companies, even when the placement team is sincerely trying. 6️⃣ In the beginning, you dream of a 10 LPA package. After two months, 7LPA seems fine… and later, even 4 LPA feels like hope. 7️⃣ People around you will say, “It’s okay, something good will come.” But deep down, you just wish the process would end. 💫 But here’s something I truly want you to remember — You are not behind anyone. Everyone’s journey unfolds at a different pace. Keep showing up, keep trying, even when it feels unfair. Your time will come — and when it does, everything will make sense.

In this video we'll begin our journey to mastering string manipulation by introducing four string functions: left, right, center, and copies. By the end of this video, using the functions you've learned, you will be able to create a simple report layout, based on a COBOL one you'll learn how to create from Geoffrey Decker in the Eli Madison Memorial Apprenticeship (EMMA) program. Watch the video 📺: https://lnkd.in/gUCppNuM #rexx #ibmz #newtoz #funwithrexx #newtozed

Combo Square Learnings — Day 01: Basic Technical Skill Development You don’t know the difference between RAM and ROM, right? Let’s discuss! 👇 Hey everyone 👋, I’m Abinaya Elangovan Today, I explored the hardware of a computer, one of the most trending and interesting areas in the tech world! 🌟 Instead of just cramming programming languages, I decided to build a strong foundation in tech. 💡 ✨ Things I understood: 1️⃣ Hardware Hardware is like the body of a robot, containing many parts with different functions. It consists of three types of devices: 🖊️ Input devices: Used to give data or instructions 💾 Storage devices: Used to store and retrieve data 📤 Output devices: Used to give the output for the instructions 2️⃣ RAM (Random Access Memory): Shows the data or images taken from storage temporarily Example: Taking a Xerox copy of your Aadhar card Aadhar card → permanent storage device Xerox copy → RAM (temporary, can be destroyed after use) 📝 3️⃣ ROM (Read-Only Memory): A set of instructions for the computer to work (like how to power on/off or deliver outputs) ⚡ 🔗 Resources I used: https://lnkd.in/gGNankYU https://lnkd.in/gdqtBnR7 https://lnkd.in/gPDUDWe9 Follow COMBO SQUARE & COMBO SQUARE Learnings💜 For more updates, Free resources, and Internship opportunities! #ComboSquareLearnings #LearnShareGrowEarn #TechCommunity #StudentCommunity #LearningJourney #DailyLearningChallenge #SkillUp

💻Building and Deploying My First Express API - HNG Stage 0 Task 🚀 #HNG13 Stage 0 Task Completed! This week, I built and deployed a simple yet dynamic Express.js API as part of the HNG Internship. My personal details (from a predefined object), A timestamp, and A random cat fact fetched from a public API 🐱. Even though it sounds simple, the process was a great refresher on how real-world APIs are structured, tested, and deployed. 🧠 What I Did 1️⃣ Setting Up the Project npm init -y npm install express axios dotenv 2️⃣ Writing the Server Code Sends my user details and the current timestamp. Fetches a cat fact from an API. If the API fails, it returns a fallback message: This taught me how to handle API errors gracefully — something developers face often. 3️⃣ Environment Setup PORT=3000 and added .gitignore to ensure sensitive files aren’t pushed to GitHub: node_modules .env 4️⃣ Deployment on Railway Connected my GitHub repo Set the environment variable PORT = 3000 Clicked Deploy! Within seconds, my Express API was live at: https://hng13-stage0-b https://lnkd.in/gXqhhsUA

This January, Jane Street is excited to host our INSIGHT program in Hong Kong! We’re inviting current or rising second year students who identify as women, transgender, and/or gender-expansive to spend three days in our office learning more about what we do and how we do it through a set of trading and programming classes and activities. Attendees will receive an in-depth look into the ways we use math and computer science across our firm to solve problems and foster collaborative thinking. Selected students will arrive in and depart from Hong Kong according to their selected track dates. Jane Street will provide all travel to and from Hong Kong, including meals, housing, and a variety of social events. INSIGHT has three different program tracks students can apply for: Trading & Research (5 - 7 January) — students will learn about mathematical and financial topics such as probability, market structure, and arbitrage through a combination of short lectures, group games, and mock trading sessions. Software Engineering (7 - 9 January) — students will learn about OCaml, the libraries and tools we use in our daily work, and put them to use building a computer game. Participants will practice technical communication skills, problem-solving techniques, and software engineering interview skills through hands-on practice and mock interviews. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of electronic trading systems and build programs that trade on simulated stock exchanges. Strategy and Product (5 - 7 January) — attendees will get a glimpse into the work that goes on in our Strategy and Product Internship and rotational program. Case studies and problem-solving exercises will introduce participants to how we optimize funding and financing, set up new trading flows, respond to regulatory inquiries, and generally manage the complex mechanics that underlie Jane Street’s business. The deadline to apply for this program is Sunday, 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm HKT. After the deadline, applicants moving on to the next round will receive an invitation to complete technical assessments based on which program track they applied for. If you have any questions, please email hkg-programs@janestreet.com and someone from our team will reach out.

NUS, National University of Singapore JUST released Code2Video program. It is an agentic, code-centric framework that generates high-quality educational videos from knowledge points. Unlike pixel-based text-to-video models, our approach leverages executable Manim code to ensure clarity, coherence, and reproducibility.