AI Quantitative Researcher | Internship | '27

<h2><strong>About BlockTech</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">BlockTech is an algorithmic trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam, with a second office in Singapore. We specialize in market making and trade cryptocurrency derivatives and spot markets globally, using our own capital. We're growing fast and expanding into new markets.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for a AI Quantitative Research Intern to join our researchers and traders in Amsterdam. You'll join our option pricing team and work alongside experienced Quantitative Researchers, Traders and Analysts, with a dedicated mentor guiding your project.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What will you do?</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">You’ll have the opportunity to help shape an emerging field, taking ownership of designing and improving our agent-driven research framework. You’ll have the freedom to explore new approaches, pioneer solutions, and make a meaningful impact on how we conduct research.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You will:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Architect our agent-driven research framework, designing networks of agents and harnesses.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Design research pipelines and experimentation loops with quants and traders.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build evaluation and feedback mechanisms that show what’s working and what isn’t.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own the framework in use: track how it performs and keep improving it.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Share what you learn, so the team keeps improving its AI setup.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">You’ll need:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">To have a background in a highly quantitative field, with a focus on AI (MSc or PhD)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">At least 6 months of practical experience with LLMs, agents, and harnesses.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Comfort designing evaluation and feedback loops that tell you whether an agent is actually improving.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High ownership and clear communication.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Availability to start in (early) 2027, full-time and on-site in Amsterdam, for a minimum of 12 weeks.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">Nice to have</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience using AI for quantitative research, such as working on math problems.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Python, and exposure to trading.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Dates, location, and accommodation</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Duration: From 12 to 16 weeks, with flexible duration and start date.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Location: On-site at our Amsterdam office.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">After the internship: the opportunity to convert into a full-time role after graduation, based on performance.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What else is in it for you</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A dedicated mentor and a great team of colleagues to learn from.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">An in-house training program and a close look at how engineering, research, and trading work together.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">An environment that embraces AI, both to speed up your work and to advance our systems.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Sports during working hours: kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Weekly Friday drinks and other celebrations.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Daily breakfast and warm lunch, plus snacks and soft drinks all day.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>How we work</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We're a team of trading and tech enthusiasts with a flat hierarchy. Have an idea today, and it can ship tomorrow. The best idea wins, whoever it comes from.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll be challenged from day one, with a mentor and diverse team around you. We promote reverse leadership, give everyone an equal playing field, and invest in personal and professional development.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Excited to join us?</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Make your move and apply! You can expect to hear back from us within 5 working days.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br /></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Our culture</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">At our core, we are a team of passionate trading and tech enthusiasts committed to revolutionizing trading through automation. Our collaborative approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to personal development transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Join us to unlock your potential and drive innovation in the exciting world of algorithmic trading.</p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.nl/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Netherlands</a> on Arbeitnow</a>