Technical Product Research Intern in Agentic Payments / Stablecoins / Web3

<p><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p>We are a regulated fintech from Hamburg building the compliant payment layer between AI agents and data providers. Our infrastructure enables agents to discover, pay, and consume data autonomously — using e-money tokens, the x402 protocol, and real-time euro settlement. Backed by the City of Hamburg, MiCAR-compliant, PSD2-regulated.</p>
<p><strong>The role</strong></p>
<p>We're looking for a proactive developer-researcher in Berlin who sits at the intersection of code and market intelligence. You won't just research, you'll build prototypes, test integrations, and shape how we position ourselves in a fast-moving market. This role is ideal for someone who likes digging into new protocols, testing APIs hands-on, and turning findings into actionable recommendations.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Map the agentic payments landscape: who are the players, what protocols exist (x402, MCP, Skyfire, etc.), where are the gaps</li>
<li>Identify and evaluate potential data provider partners (weather, finance, geo, pricing APIs) for our pilot program</li>
<li>Research and categorize data providers across verticals — build a product matrix comparing pricing models, API quality, MCP readiness, and agent compatibility</li>
<li>Build small proof-of-concepts and test integrations with MCP servers and data provider endpoints</li>
<li>Analyze competitor products, pricing models, and regulatory positioning</li>
<li>Research how LLM platforms (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) are integrating external data sources and payment layers</li>
<li>Synthesize findings into clear internal memos and pitch materials — no 50-page reports, short and actionable</li>
<li>Proactively flag opportunities, risks, and potential partners without waiting to be asked</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Currently studying computer science, fintech, business informatics, or similar — or recently graduated</li>
<li>Can write code: comfortable with APIs, HTTP requests, basic scripting (Python, TypeScript, or similar)</li>
<li>Genuinely curious about AI agents, crypto payments, and fintech regulation — not just checking a box</li>
<li>Proactive by default: you see something interesting, you dig in and share it before anyone asks</li>
<li>Strong English communication skills, written and verbal</li>
<li>Based in Berlin or willing to be</li>
<li>Bonus: experience with blockchain/stablecoins, MCP, or fintech regulation</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Direct access to the founding team — your work shapes product and strategy decisions</li>
<li>Real ownership: your research and prototypes go into production, not a drawer</li>
<li>A front-row seat to the intersection of AI, payments, and European regulation</li>
<li>Flexible hours (Werkstudent: 15-20h/week, Praktikum: full-time for 3-6 months)</li>
<li>Office in Berlin, remote flexibility</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Send a short email with your CV and a few sentences on why this excites you. No cover letter template, just tell us what you'd research first if you started tomorrow.</strong></p>
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