Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

BlockTech is an algorithmic market maker that trades its own capital on systems running 24/7, originally from crypto markets and now expanding into other markets. Its systems run on Linux and are written in Rust and Python. For the summer of 2027, it is looking for Software Engineer Interns to join its engineering team in Singapore. This is a 12-week summer internship where you will work on an end-to-end project with real business impact, in a small team.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in a customised training programme covering financial markets, 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 engineers, traders and researchers and see how their work fits together.

Required profile

• Currently in your penultimate year studying computer science or a related discipline at a top university in Singapore.
• Available full-time in Singapore for 12 weeks during the summer of 2027, starting on 10 May.
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms and what makes code fast.
• Critical thinking, follow-through, ownership and clear communication in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in a systems language, ideally Rust and/or C++.
• Working knowledge of Python.

What we offer

• A summer internship in a modern office in Singapore's financial district (CBD).
• A dedicated mentor, a team of fellow interns and full-time engineers, and an in-house training programme.
• Exposure to how engineering, research and trading work together.
• Daily breakfast and warm lunch, snacks and drinks, and regular socials and celebrations.
• Opportunity to convert to a full-time role after graduation, based on performance.