DeFi Algorithmic Trading Internship

About Wintermute

Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the largest algorithmic trading companies, specialising in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as supporting high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects.

Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. At Wintermute, we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain, the fundamental innovations, we have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here.

Working in the DeFi team

We are looking for a motivated and curious student, graduating in 2027, to join our DeFi team on a 3-6 month placement. In this role, you’ll research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to help advance our understanding of decentralized finance.

Our trading approach is deeply rooted in technology - our traders are analytical, programmatic problem solvers who thrive on innovation. In keeping with the builder ethos of the DeFi space, this role will give you the opportunity to wear many hats. You’ll likely work across multiple codebases and languages, exploring the frontiers of the ecosystem’s design space.

We are a tight-knit, collaborative team that values open dialogue and creative exploration. You’ll work closely with experienced traders and developers, receiving mentorship while being encouraged to form your own perspectives, challenge ideas, and pursue new areas of inquiry together.

Role & Responsibilities

• Research on-chain protocols and mechanisms
• Design and run data-driven experiments to advance understanding of decentralized finance
• Collaborate with traders and developers across multiple codebases and languages
• Contribute to exploratory analyses and prototyping within the DeFi space

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Motivated and curious student graduating in 2027
• Seeking a 3-6 month placement in the DeFi team
• Interest in decentralized finance, blockchain protocols, and data-driven research