DeFi Algorithmic Trading Internship
Wintermute helps you trade digital assets by providing algorithmic liquidity across exchanges and OTC markets.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
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About Wintermute
Wintermute helps traders and institutions access digital asset liquidity through algorithmic market making and OTC services. Users can trade various tokens, access derivatives markets, and execute large orders without market impact. Wintermute provides deep liquidity across centralized and decentralized platforms.
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About the Role
Research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to advance understanding of decentralized finance. Develop and analyze programmatic statistical approaches, work across multiple codebases and languages, and implement solutions using Rust or Python. Operate in Linux environments, use Git for version control, investigate market making strategies and protocol microstructure, and collaborate with experienced traders and developers while receiving mentorship.
Requirements
- Proficiency in programming with at least one of Rust or Python
- Comfortable working on Linux environments and Git version control
- Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative analytic skills
- High level understanding of high-frequency market making strategies
- Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and DeFi protocols
- Passion for learning about protocol microstructure and design mechanisms
- Student graduating in 2027 and available for a 3-6 month placement
Responsibilities
- Research on-chain protocols
- Run data-driven experiments
- Perform programmatic statistical analysis
- Develop code in Rust or Python
- Work in Linux environments and use Git
- Investigate high-frequency market making strategies
- Analyze protocol microstructure and design mechanisms
- Collaborate with traders and developers
Benefits
- Flexible work from home arrangements
- Flexible working hours
