Description:
We are looking for a talented Quantitative Trader to join our Onchain Trading team. This is a technically deep, high-ownership role at the intersection of algorithmic strategy, decentralized finance, and protocol-level market structure. You will contribute across the full trading lifecycle — from building risk infrastructure and designing strategies to managing protocol relationships and structuring liquidity agreements.
What You’ll Do
Risk & Allocation
- Build and maintain risk monitoring systems and capital allocation algorithms for our onchain curator program
- Contribute to quantitative frameworks for position sizing, exposure management, and drawdown controls across DeFi protocols
- Support real-time portfolio risk tracking across chains and venues
Strategy Design & Execution
- Design and operate bespoke trading strategies across DeFi protocols, including AMMs, lending markets, perpetuals, and structured products
- Identify and exploit structural inefficiencies in on-chain markets, liquidity pools, and token incentive mechanisms
- Iterate on live strategies based on on-chain data, protocol changes, and market microstructure developments
- Monitor deployed strategies and manage operational incidents across multiple blockchains
Liquidity Agreements
- Assist in the design and negotiation of custom liquidity provision agreements with protocols, DAOs, and ecosystem funds
- Support structuring of incentive arrangements, token agreements, and liquidity mining programs
- Track performance against agreed terms and contribute to counterparty reporting
AI Implementation
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
What We’re Looking For
- 2–5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development
- Solid Python programming skills, with experience building data pipelines, backtests, or trading tools. Keen interest in exploring and working with new technologies
- Deep contract-level knowledge of DeFi protocol mechanics — AMMs (Uniswap, Curve, Orca), lending markets (Aave, Morpho), and other protocols
- Understanding of blockchain infrastructure and on-chain data
- Degree in a quantitative field – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, etc.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
- Employee Resource Groups
- Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace