Technical Product Research Intern in Agentic Payments

About Us

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.

The Role

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.

Tasks

• Map the agentic payments landscape: identify players, existing protocols (x402, MCP, Skyfire, etc.), and market gaps
• Evaluate potential data provider partners: weather, finance, geo, pricing APIs for our pilot program
• Research and categorize data providers: build a product matrix comparing pricing models, API quality, MCP readiness, and agent compatibility
• Build small proof-of-concepts: test integrations with MCP servers and data provider endpoints
• Analyze competitor products: pricing models and regulatory positioning
• Research LLM platform integrations: how platforms (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) integrate external data sources and payment layers
• Synthesize findings: create short, actionable internal memos and pitch materials
• Proactively flag opportunities and risks: identify potential partners and market insights without prompting

Requirements

• Currently studying computer science, fintech, business informatics, or similar — or recently graduated
• Can write code: comfortable with APIs, HTTP requests, basic scripting (Python, TypeScript, or similar)
• Genuinely curious about AI agents, crypto payments, and fintech regulation
• Proactive by default: you investigate and share insights before being asked
• Strong English communication skills, written and verbal
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate
• Bonus: experience with blockchain/stablecoins, MCP, or fintech regulation

Benefits

• Direct access to the founding team — shape product and strategy decisions
• Real ownership: research and prototypes go into production
• Front-row seat to the intersection of AI, payments, and European regulation
• Flexible hours (Werkstudent: 15-20h/week, Praktikum: full-time for 3-6 months)
• Office in Berlin, remote flexibility