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Data Scientist - Trading insight
Responsibilities
- Strategy Development:Design and optimize quantitative trading strategies using statistical modeling, machine learning, and data-driven insights across digital asset markets.
- Market Signal Research:Analyze large-scale datasets—including order book, tick-level, on-chain, and macroeconomic data—to identify predictive signals and alpha opportunities.
- Backtesting & Simulation:Build and enhance robust backtesting frameworks to validate trading hypotheses under various market conditions and stress scenarios.
- Execution Optimization:Collaborate with developers to integrate predictive models into low-latency trading systems and continuously improve execution performance.
- Portfolio Analytics:Conduct post-trade analysis, PnL decomposition, and contribute to systematic portfolio optimization initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, Statistics, or related fields.
- 3+ years (mid-level) or 6+ years (senior) of experience in algorithmic or quantitative trading.
- Solid background in Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch) and/or C++ for performance-critical components.
- Experience working with market microstructure data, including order books and tick-level data.
- Strong foundation in probability theory, time-series modeling, and optimization.
- Bonus: Experience with kdb+/q, columnar/time-series databases, or high-frequency trading systems. Bonus: Familiarity with crypto market structure, DEX/CEX dynamics, and derivatives trading.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills; Self-driven, curious, and passionate about building scalable trading systems with impact.
What does a data scientist in web3 do?
A data scientist in web3 is a type of data scientist who focuses on working with data related to the development of web-based technologies and applications that are part of the larger web3 ecosystem
This can include working with data from decentralized applications (DApps), blockchain networks, and other types of distributed and decentralized systems
In general, a data scientist in web3 is responsible for using data analysis and machine learning techniques to help organizations and individuals understand, interpret, and make decisions based on the data generated by these systems
Some specific tasks that a data scientist in web3 might be involved in include developing predictive models, conducting research, and creating data visualizations.