Software Engineer Summer Internship 2026
Job Location
Vilnius, Lithuania
Employment Type
Internship
Work Setup
Office
Start Date
Summer 2026
About Us
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VNTrading is a quantitative trading firm that leverages algorithms and low-latency technologies to provide liquidity in financial markets. We trade proprietary capital and rely entirely on our engineering and research to generate consistent returns.
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If you’re excited about solving hard technical problems, working with real-time systems, and seeing your code impact markets, you’ll love it here.
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Internship Overview
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As a Software Engineer Intern at VNTrading, you will work at the intersection of high-performance computing, algorithmic trading, and large-scale data analysis. Over the course of our comprehensive 6-week program, you will contribute to real, high-impact projects that influence the firm’s trading performance.
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You’ll collaborate with experienced software engineers and quantitative researchers, gaining hands-on exposure to the technologies and methodologies used by leading systematic trading firms. From optimizing low-latency systems to exploring new data sources, your work will directly support our mission of building cutting-edge trading infrastructure.
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How You Will Make an Impact
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Design, test, and deploy software development solutions
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Perform data-driven research and apply statistical analysis to large data sets
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Propose innovative solutions to complex problems and support their implementation
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Assist in debugging and resolving software issues
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Lead a dedicated project, allowing you to contribute directly to the firm's growth while demonstrating your technical and creative abilities
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Collaborate side-by-side with experienced engineers and traders who are excited to mentor you and help accelerate your growth.
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What You Bring to the Team
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Currently studying Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field
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Proficiency in C#, C++, Rust, or Python
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Genuine interest in financial markets and algorithmic trading
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Ability to learn new technologies quickly and a curiosity for understanding how things work
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Self-motivated, responsible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
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Eagerness to take responsibility and deliver high-quality work
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What to Expect During the Internship
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Meaningful Projects
Each intern leads a high-impact engineering project focused on building, improving, or scaling systems that support real-time trading and research workflows.
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Mentorship & Collaboration
You’ll work closely with experienced software engineers and traders who provide hands-on guidance and care deeply about code quality, system design, and your professional growth.
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Learning & Exposure
Gain practical exposure to low-latency systems, trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and the full lifecycle from design and implementation to production deployment.
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Ownership & Impact
This isn’t a sandbox environment- well-designed solutions can be deployed to production and directly support live trading operations.
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We Offer
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Salary: €4,000 gross per month
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Structured and fast-paced 6-week program
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Hands-on training in markets, trading, and high-performance engineering
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Support from mentors who want to see you succeed
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Real ownership and real impact from day one
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A friendly, collaborative culture where good ideas can come from anyone
