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title: 'Software Engineer | Internship | Summer ''27 at BlockTech'
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# Software Engineer | Internship | Summer '27 at BlockTech

- **Company:** BlockTech
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/blocktech/a12b3714-d243-41ee-a6b6-e39776630888

## Job description

## About BlockTech

BlockTech is a fast-paced algorithmic market maker facilitating global derivatives and spot trading, originating from crypto markets and expanding into new markets. We trade our own capital on systems that run 24/7 and have to be fast and correct without exception. Our systems run on Linux and are written in Rust and Python.

For the Summer of 2027, we're looking for Software Engineer Interns to join our engineering team in Amsterdam.

## The role

This is an 8-10 week summer internship at our Amsterdam office, giving you a unique opportunity to work on an end-to-end project with a real and direct business impact. You’ll work in a small team and get the chance to understand how a trading firm actually works from the inside.

You will

- Participate in a customized training program that will give you an understanding of financial markets in general, the company and the project.
- Own a project from design to deployment guided by experienced software engineers.
- Work with production-level data and systems
- Learn from the best, all while leveraging cutting-edge technology

## What we're looking for

- Currently in your (pen)ultimate year studying computer science or a related discipline at a top university in Europe
- Available full-time in Amsterdam, for a duration of 8 - 10 weeks over the summer of 2027, starting with 5th of July
- Proficiency in a systems language (ideally Rust and/orC++) and working knowledge of Python
- A solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and what actually makes code fast
- A critical mind that follows things until completion, high ownership, and clear communication in English

What's in it for you?

- A summer internship in a relaxed and modern office in Amsterdam
- A dedicated mentor, a team of fellow interns and full-time software engineers, an in-house training program, and exposure to how engineering, research, and trading actually work together
- The opportunity to work at the forefront of automated trading using state-of-the-art technology, in an environment that embraces AI to both accelerate productivity and advance our systems and models
- The opportunity to engage in various sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer, plus regular social events including weekly Friday drinks and other celebrations
- Accommodation in Amsterdam for the duration of the program, plus daily breakfast and warm lunch, with snacks and drinks provided throughout the day
- The opportunity to convert into a full-time role after graduation, based on performance

## OUR CULTURE

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.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

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.

Join us to unlock your potential and drive innovation in the exciting world of algorithmic trading.

## About BlockTech

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BlockTech is a crypto-native algorithmic trading firm specializing in digital-asset derivatives, using proprietary software and sophisticated mathematical models to provide liquidity and execute high-speed trades.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Scale-up)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Two entrepreneurs (names not publicly disclosed)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Algorithmic Trading / Financial Services (Crypto-Asset Derivatives)
- **Target customers**: Institutional counterparties, exchanges, and liquidity providers (B2B)
- **Mission statement**: To accelerate the decentralization of proof of assets by facilitating liquidity and driving innovation in crypto-asset derivatives.

## Products & Services
- **Direct Counterparty Trading (DCT)**: A program launched after their 2024 rebrand that offers customized, direct trading solutions for counterparties, moving beyond pure market-making.
- **Proprietary Algorithmic Trading Engine**: In-house, low-latency software designed by traders and built by engineers to trade Bitcoin options and other digital-asset derivatives 24/7 from multiple global locations.
- **Liquidity Provision**: Providing deep liquidity to exchanges and OTC desks.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount surpassed 100 employees by the end of 2024, doubling the workforce that year. Currently at ~95 employees (LinkedIn, mid-2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). 36 nationalities represented among team members.
- **Growth Signals**: Doubled headcount in 2024; opened a Singapore office in 2022; expanded Amsterdam HQ; launched Direct Counterparty Trading program in 2025; active hiring with 15 open roles (mid-2025); yearly job posting growth of +36.4%.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed & Latency**: State-of-the-art software and mathematical models combined with a global network of trading locations ensure unparalleled execution speed in derivatives trading.
- **Talent Density**: Team of 100+ people from 36 nationalities with over 500 years of combined experience in trading and tech.
- **Autonomy & Ownership**: Flat structure with minimal bureaucracy, giving engineers and traders direct impact and decision-making authority.
- **Crypto-Native Focus**: Entirely focused on digital-asset derivatives since 2018, providing deep domain expertise that generalist trading firms lack.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Operating from Amsterdam (HQ), Singapore, with presence in the UK, US, and India. Plans to continue scaling internationally.
- **Direct Counterparty Trading**: Growing the direct trading program launched in 2025 to offer bespoke liquidity solutions.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring quantitative researchers, software engineers, traders, and operations staff to sustain growth.
- **Technology Leadership**: Continuous investment in proprietary trading infrastructure and low-latency systems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, innovative, and dynamic with a strong emphasis on teamwork, ownership, and personal growth. No dress code, authenticity celebrated.
- **Work Environment**: In-office focused (Amsterdam, Singapore); teams collaborate in person for better performance. "Far from the corporate feel" with creative office spaces.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, regular team-building events, annual winter and summer trips, legendary sports events (12,304+ push-ups counted!).
- **Engineering Culture**: Engineers work on cutting-edge low-latency systems; freedom to innovate with no red tape; direct feedback culture. "We challenge established concepts in trading by solving complex problems in our unique way."
- **Growth**: Continuous learning opportunities including workshops, seminars, and access to latest industry resources. Rapid promotion potential in a fast-growing firm.
- **Interview Process**: 2-6 weeks; includes introductory interview, technical/quantitative assessments, technical and behavioral interviews on-site.

## Sources
1. [block-tech.io](https://www.block-tech.io/)
2. [block-tech.io/about](https://www.block-tech.io/about)
3. [block-tech.io/careers](https://www.block-tech.io/careers)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blocktech-b-v/)

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