Internship Program
Become a One-Man Hedge Fund Apprentice
Introduction
The ALGOTRADE Internship Program is designed for driven individuals who possess a genuine passion for quantitative finance and a bold vision for the "One-Man Hedge Fund" era.
During this intensive five-month journey, you will work alongside experts who have successfully bridged the gap between advanced software logic and high-performance market strategy. You will learn directly from the pioneers whose mission-critical systems execute complex algorithmic logic flawlessly in real time, day in and day out, across the Vietnamese stock market.
This experience is designed to move you entirely beyond theory. You will be guided step by step through our standardized strategy development lifecycle, transforming abstract concepts into functional algorithms tailored to the nuances of the Vietnamese stock market. Your core mission will be to ensure absolute system resilience. You will subject your logic to uncompromising live-market simulations, proving its viability and battle-readiness long before it ever interacts with real capital.
By the end of the program, you will have engineered a robust trading algorithm fully compliant with the PLUTUS Open Source Framework, meeting both elite technical standards and practical market demands. Ultimately, this internship is more than an educational experience; it is a proving ground.
For high-performing interns who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, this program serves as our primary pipeline for full-time career opportunities within the ALGOTRADE team.
What to expect
Career Prospect
ALGOTRADE graduates are highly sought after across algorithmic trading and broader FinTech. Today, our alumni drive quantitative innovation at top-tier Vietnamese securities firms, quant funds, and fintechs. For exceptional performers, this program remains the primary, highly competitive pipeline for full-time integration into the core ALGOTRADE team.
Technical Autonomy
You will emerge from this journey armed with cutting-edge industry best practices and deep, practical domain expertise. Whether you choose to advance within our ranks or pioneer your own independent "One-Man Hedge Fund," you will be fully equipped with the technical independence to engineer, test, and deploy sophisticated trading systems from the ground up.
Professional Network
Graduation is the beginning of our long-term partnership. You will be invited to join an elite community of quantitative professionals, developers, and alumni. This network serves as a hub for continuous collaboration, advanced market strategy discussions, and potential joint ventures, offering career support and novel industry practices.
Important dates
The June 2026 intake process kicks off on April 15, with the following timeline:
Important dates
The June 2026 intake process kicks off on April 15, with the following timeline:
Important dates
The June 2026 intake process kicks off on April 15, with the following timeline:
We are looking for
Academic Foundation
You are a current student or recent graduate with a strong background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Financial Technology, or a related quantitative field.
Industry Drive
You possess a motivation to build a lasting career in the highly competitive algorithmic trading industry and share our ambitious vision for the 'One-Man Hedge Fund' era.
Sustained Commitment
You are prepared to bring a consistent, high level of focus and commit a minimum of 20 dedicated working hours per week throughout the intensive 5-month duration of the program.
Operational Readiness
While we encourage a flexible hybrid work model, you must be fully prepared and available for on-site collaboration at our Ho Chi Minh City office when required.
Engineering Excellence
You demonstrate robust proficiency in programming, data structures, and algorithms, backed by hands-on implementation experience rather than just theoretical knowledge.
Market Intuition
Foundational trading knowledge is an essential pillar. While specific knowledge of the Vietnamese market isn't required initially, prior live experience is a significant advantage.
Ready to join?
Just send your Cover Letter, CV, and a Coding Sample (or GitHub link) to career@algotrade.vn.