Blockchain Jobs

We’ve partnered with a high-growth technology company building purpose-built blockchain infrastructure for financial applications. The firm develops interoperable Web3 systems and decentralized finance products that power trading, derivatives, and cross-chain liquidity across digital asset markets.

They are hiring a Quantitative Researcher to join a New York-based quantitative team. The role focuses on analyzing crypto market structure and developing systematic trading strategies within decentralized environments. This position is well-suited to someone experienced working with real-time data and algorithmic trading models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market microstructure and on-chain data to identify inefficiencies
• Develop statistical and machine learning models for trading strategies
• Design and implement market-making, arbitrage, and systematic strategies
• Build and maintain research pipelines and optimization tools
• Develop and run backtesting frameworks
• Contribute to trading infrastructure including order management and connectivity
• Build scalable data pipelines and research environments
• Optimize system performance, latency, and reliability
• Implement risk monitoring and controls
• Conduct post-trade analysis including slippage and market impact
• Create dashboards and reporting tools
• Run simulations to evaluate execution and liquidity

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative field
• 3–5 years of experience in quantitative research or development
• Experience in high-frequency or low-latency environments

Required Skills

• Strong background in statistics, probability, and time-series analysis
• Advanced Python skills
• Experience with C++ or Rust
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with backtesting and strategy development
• Ability to work with large datasets and validate results
• Understanding of financial markets and risk management

Preferred Skills

• Experience with machine learning or distributed systems
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Exposure to crypto markets or blockchain data
• Experience with real-time trading systems and APIs
• Understanding of blockchain or smart contracts
• Background in fintech or trading firms
• Relevant certifications or published research

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive base and performance incentives
• Equity or token participation
• Health benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Home office and equipment support
• Flexible work schedule
• Work on advanced financial technology
• Collaborative team environment