We are excited to offer an internship opportunity for a Quantitative Research (Intern) to join our Amsterdam-based team.
As part of our research group, you will contribute to innovative projects focused on developing and improving HFT strategies. You will work closely with experienced researchers and engineers, gaining hands-on experience in applying cutting-edge methods to real-world financial data. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the the world of research in quantitative finance, contributing to our ongoing efforts to automate and optimize trading strategies in a highly dynamic environment.

The internship duration can range from 3 to 6 months, depending on the team and the intern’s availability. Upon successful completion, you may be offered a full-time position at Pinely.

Responsibilities

Participate in conducting groundbreaking research and development of high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies;
Analyzing high-frequency trading strategies and market microstructure to identify new trading opportunities;
Collaborating with developers and other researchers to implement and optimize trading strategies;
Contributing to the improvement of existing trading strategies and assisting researchers in quantitative strategy design.

Requirements

Passion for research;
Deep knowledge of probability theory and mathematical statistics;
Proficiency in Python and C++;
Basic knowledge of Machine learning techniques;
Outstanding performance in mathematical competitions or competitive programming contests.

What we offer

The team which consists of great minds, including Kaggle Grandmasters, ACM ICPC World Finalists;
The versatile and reliable infrastructure to support your strategies and innovations and the capability to test ideas daily on a real-time production leaderboard, fostering a dynamic environment for experimentation and refinement;
A modern and well-equipped office designed for productivity and comfort;
Friendly work environment, we value and prioritize a healthy work-life balance to support overall well-being of the team;
Corporate and team`s events.

About the company

Pinely is a privately funded proprietary trading group that uses in-house research and technology to trade the world’s financial markets with high-frequency trading and ultra-low latency networks. It trades with its own capital, not client money, and operates across Singapore, Cyprus, and the Netherlands with shared core technology. Researchers and technologists develop and implement strategies through an integrated tech stack and ultra-fast networks, supported by real-time risk management. The goal is to consistently profit from market opportunities by refining ideas and speed, putting its money on the line every day.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

August 2026 careers page lists multiple research and infrastructure openings, signaling active expansion.
Pinely still advertises top-tier competitive-programming hiring, sustaining a strong talent funnel.
Its 2025 Amsterdam lease and 2026 office footprint show long-term commitment and scale.

What critics are saying

No recent funding disclosures or audited financials reduce visibility into trading durability.
Heavy reliance on proprietary trading exposes Pinely to strategy decay and exchange rule changes.
A bad performance cycle could quickly compress bonuses, hiring, and retention across Amsterdam.

What makes Pinely unique

Amsterdam HQ, with offices in Singapore and Paphos, anchors a global trading footprint.
Pinely runs algorithmic high-frequency trading across dozens of international exchanges.
The firm markets deep research hiring, especially C++, ML, and quantitative strategy talent.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

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