DeFi Algorithmic Trading Intern: Research & Prototyping

Wintermute Trading; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Wintermute Trading is seeking a motivated student for a 3-6 month placement in the DeFi team. You will research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to advance understanding of decentralized finance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with seasoned traders and developers, exploring multiple codebases and contributing experimental results. You’ll likely work across languages, with mentorship and opportunities to form independent perspectives while staying aligned with the team’s

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Rust or Python is required.
• Comfortable on Linux environments with Git version control.
• Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative skills.
• Understanding of DeFi protocols and blockchain fundamentals is essential.
• Interest in protocol microstructure and market design.

Responsibilities

• Research on-chain protocols and conduct data-driven experiments.
• Collaborate with traders and developers on DeFi research topics.
• Explore multiple codebases and contribute experimental findings.
• Be part of a tight-knit team that values curiosity and experimentation.

Skills

Rust

Python

Linux

Git

Data analysis

DeFi knowledge

Blockchain fundamentals

Quantitative analysis

High-frequency market making concepts

Job description

Wintermute Trading is seeking a motivated student for a 3-6 month placement in the DeFi team. You will research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to advance understanding of decentralized finance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with seasoned traders and developers, exploring multiple codebases and contributing experimental results. You’ll likely work across languages, with mentorship and opportunities to form independent perspectives while staying aligned with the team’s