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Join 150+ professionals responsible for $5bn in daily trading volume.
This internship is for students who want to solve real engineering problems and take full ownership of their work.
You’ll work on carefully scoped projects, building high-quality internal systems and tackling challenges that require thoughtful design and iteration.
You’ll be expected to understand the problem deeply, implement solutions, and refine them based on feedback from senior engineers.
Depending on team fit and background, interns are embedded into one of our engineering teams (Tooling, Algo, OTC, or Core Systems) and contribute to carefully scoped engineering projects.
Typical responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing high-quality internal software in a controlled environment
Tackling clearly defined, non-trivial engineering problems end-to-end
Prototyping and validating new technical ideas and approaches
Studying existing systems and delivering focused, well-reasoned improvements
Engaging in code reviews and technical discussions with experienced engineers
This is not a research internship and not a learning-only program. You are expected to deliver working software.
Strong fundamentals in computer science (algorithms, data structures, systems basics)
Hands-on programming experience outside of coursework (projects, competitions, open source)
Comfort working in Linux-based environments
Ability to reason independently and ask precise questions when blocked
Come up with ideas and solutions for vaguely defined open problems
Ownership mindset: you take responsibility for finishing what you start
Experience with Rust, Python, TypeScript, or systems programming is a plus, but not required.
Students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields
Candidates who are comfortable with open-ended problems and limited initial direction
Candidates who prefer low bureaucracy, direct feedback, and clear expectations
This internship is open to candidates in their final year of studies, with top-performing interns considered for a full-time position following the internship
Duration: Summer 2026 (12 weeks)
Location: Bratislava preferred; relocation support available
Work mode: Onsite, working directly with the team
Compensation: 5,000 EUR / month which is an equivalent of earning €13,105 in London according to livingcost.org. due to low living costs and low income taxes in Slovakia, see below.
Conversion: Strong interns are considered first for full-time roles after graduation
Online Coding challenge and Technical Quiz
Chat with a recruiter. Consider it an introductory call; there’s no need to prepare anything apart from your questions regarding the company, team, culture, and any work-related inquiries.
Technical interview. Live coding task followed by a discussion on experience and background.
We keep the process short and signal-driven.
We are a team of 150+ people, primarily Engineers, Traders and Quants, focused on HFT with ~1% of global crypto trading volume. Being a bit weird, we
Are self-taught; our founders do not come from any of the big HFTs
Chose to have no VCs on cap-table; this spot is for our colleagues
Made Bratislava the central hub, not London or Amsterdam
When you do something you love, it does not feel like work. At Wincent work is purposeful and fulfilling.
Integrity is not negotiable
Handshakes are sacred for us. Being in the money making business is good, but that alone is not worth our soul; we follow the motto “Be the good guys in the market”.
Say things as they are
Life is too short for games of politics, fluff, or bullshit in general.
Trust each other
We embrace internal radical transparency in terms of compensation, bonuses, and trading strategies.
At Wincent, we foster a culture of transparency, ownership, and autonomy, where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. We prioritize clear objectives and give you the freedom to innovate and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment.
We value exceptional TOP 1% talent over a perfect match to a job description. If our vision and values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out—let’s explore how you can be part of shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading with us!
Please note: to ensure that candidates select the most relevant jobs for their skills, we have set up limits to the number of times candidates can apply. The following limits apply to all roles at Ashby:
AI Use in the Recruitment Process
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, for some roles we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters review your application. In particular, we may use AI tools at the following stages of your application:
Data Privacy
We process applicant data in accordance with our Data Privacy and Processing Policy.
If you have any questions about how your data is protected or processed, contact: gdpr@wincent.co
The internship lasts 12 weeks. It begins in mid-June and runs through mid-August, and it takes place fully on-site at our offices. This timeline is designed to give you enough time to work on meaningful projects while still fitting into a summer break. We’re also open to slight date adjustments in specific cases.
Yes. We provide comprehensive relocation support to make your transition as smooth as possible. This includes covering your travel expenses and arranging fully paid accommodation for the duration of your internship. Our team will also guide you through the logistics of moving, so you can focus on learning and getting the most out of your experience.
Yes. We provide fully covered accommodation for the entire duration of your internship. Housing is arranged by our team so you don’t need to worry about finding a place yourself, allowing you to focus fully on the program.
Yes. Interns work on real engineering projects scoped and mentored by one of our teams (Tooling, Algo, OTC, or Core Systems). You’ll build and ship working software — this is not a research or learning-only internship.
No. The internship is fully on-site in Bratislava. We believe that being physically present allows interns to learn faster, collaborate closely with senior engineers and traders, and experience our team culture firsthand. This setup ensures you gain the most from mentorship and real-time feedback.
Yes. High-performing interns may receive a return offer to join us full-time after graduation. Each year, we extend offers to some of our interns who demonstrate strong skills, curiosity, and cultural fit. The internship is designed to give you a real sense of what a long-term career with us could look like, and many of our current team members started as interns.
Return offers are extended to interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, strong problem-solving ability, and a good cultural fit during the program. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may receive an offer to join one of the engineering teams. The area of the offer is determined by the skills you showcase during the internship and where we see the best long-term match.
We aim to keep the process efficient and signal-driven. Our process is short and focused, and consists of three steps:
We aim to get back to all applicants within one week of receiving the initial application. The exact timing can vary depending on the number of applications we’re processing at that moment, but you can expect a timely response and updates throughout the process.
After you submit your assessment, we schedule interviews as soon as possible based on interviewer availability.
From initial application to final decision, the timeline can vary, but in most cases it takes about one to three weeks. For exceptional candidates who progress quickly and have good scheduling availability, the entire process can sometimes be completed in as little as 10 days.
The application form is designed to be quick and straightforward, so it should take only a few minutes to complete. We keep the process simple to ensure you can focus on showcasing your skills and motivation rather than filling out lengthy paperwork.
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