Quantitative Researcher Jobs in Web3

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Paraform

San Francisco, CA, United States

$120k - $180k

X4 Alpha

New York, NY, United States

X4 Alpha

New York, NY, United States

$85k - $87k

Drift Labs

New York, NY, United States

$45k - $90k

Radley James

New York, NY, United States

$72k - $90k

Algo Capital Group

New York, NY, United States

$150k - $200k

X4 Technology

New York, NY, United States

GSR

London, United Kingdom

Anonym

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Drift Protocol

Remote

$45k - $100k

OKX

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

$25k - $60k

Wintermute

London, United Kingdom

Crypto.com

United States

$45k - $75k

XBTO

Miami, FL, United States

$91k - $96k

Mirana

Singapore, Singapore

$40k - $56k

VegaX Holdings

New York, NY, United States

$0k

Marshall Wace

London, United Kingdom

$35k - $70k

GSR

New York, NY, United States

$70k - $100k

GSR

London, United Kingdom

$42k - $87k

GSR

New York, NY, United States

$42k - $87k

Kronos Research

Remote

$28k - $72k

Drift Protocol

Remote

$54k - $100k

Mirana

Singapore, Singapore

$40k - $56k

CoinDesk & TradeBlock Opportunities

New York, NY, United States

Crypto.com

Remote

$14k - $23k

Paraform
$120k - $180k
CA San Francisco US
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SALARY: $120,000-$180,000+ Equity

Link to apply and be considered for this role: https://www.paraform.com/company/drift-labs/cl8hpbg1f020609jhnficaqo0/apply

About Drift Labs

Drift is a leading derivatives DEX building perpetual swaps on Solana. Our mission is to bring state-of-the-art trader-centric experience from centralized exchanges on-chain. We're a team of experienced traders and builders from DeFi and traditional finance working together to make this a reality.

Within five months of launching, we have:

  • Hit $10B in cumulative volume traded;
  • Achieved over $50M in trader open interest with $13M in collateral vault balance;
  • Launched 21 trading markets.

The Opportunity

Drift Labs is looking for a Quant Researcher to be a core member of our research team to build, scale, maintain, and spearhead the expansion of our decentralized derivatives protocol. You’ll help determine the strategies for optimizing the ‘Liquidity Trifecta’: research, propose, and design protocol enhancements as well as run simulations to track and measure risks across market scenarios.

Your Role
  • Design sustainable liquidity solutions, protocol incentives, and formulaic parameter updates
  • Run simulations to track and measure risks across market scenarios
  • Ensure code and data quality to showcase reproducible work
  • Proactively engage giga brain community members

Your Experience
  • Proficiency with Rust and/or Python, including developing production quality software
  • Deep understanding of AMMs while proactive engaging in new developments
  • Track record of going from theoretical concepts to practical design, building, scaling and maintenance.
  • Strong communication & writing skills
  • Passion for DeFi, market microstructure, and cryptocurrencies
  • 3+ years as a quant researcher, data scientist or relevant discipline
  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or relevant discipline

Nice to Have
  • Experience with any blockchain at the protocol level
  • Understanding of perpetual futures, options, margin trading and other derivatives products
  • Familiarity with the Solana blockchain and building applications on Solana
  • Experience in data visualization frameworks

Drift's Development Stack
  • Frontend: Typescript + React
  • Smart Contracts: Rust (using Anchor framework)
  • Backend: MySQL
  • Infrastructure: AWS

Perks
  • Remote first - work from anywhere
  • International team meets
  • Stipend for laptop

Drift is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What does a Quantitative Researcher do?

A Quantitative Researcher is a professional who conducts research in the field of finance, economics, or related fields using quantitative methods such as statistical analysis and mathematical modeling

They typically work in the financial industry, including investment banks, hedge funds, and asset management firms

The job of a Quantitative Researcher can vary depending on the employer and industry, but generally, they use quantitative techniques to analyze financial data and develop models that can be used to make investment decisions

A Quantitative Researcher in Web3 is a professional who conducts research using quantitative methods in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi) and other Web3 applications

They work to understand the behavior of decentralized systems and develop models that can be used to optimize investment strategies

Some specific tasks that a Quantitative Researcher may be responsible for include:

  1. Developing models for decentralized finance: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 may develop mathematical models and algorithms that can be used to analyze decentralized financial systems, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending protocols, and prediction markets. These models may be used to assess risk, predict market behavior, and optimize investment strategies.
  2. Conducting on-chain data analysis: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 analyze on-chain data from decentralized platforms to understand user behavior and network activity. They may use statistical techniques such as regression analysis and machine learning to analyze this data and identify patterns that can be used to inform investment strategies.
  3. Writing research reports: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 write reports summarizing their research findings and recommendations for investment strategies. These reports may be used by traders, portfolio managers, and other decision-makers within the organization.
  4. Collaborating with other teams: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 may work closely with other teams within the organization, such as developers, quants, and traders, to develop and implement investment strategies that leverage their research insights.