Senior Quantitative Researcher – High Frequency Trading (HFT)
Core
Design and deploy systematic high-frequency trading strategies for cryptocurrency markets, taking ownership from hypothesis to live production and performance optimization.
Role type
Senior IC quantitative researcher (HFT/crypto)
Builds
Systematic HFT and market-making strategies for global cryptocurrency exchanges
Domain
Cryptocurrency markets, high-frequency trading, market microstructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, statistical analysis, backtesting, market microstructure knowledge, order book dynamics, hypothesis testing, large dataset analysis
Preferred skills
SQL, .NET, cross-exchange arbitrage, latency-sensitive system experience, inventory risk management
Technologies
Python, SQL, .NET
Responsibilities
Develop hypotheses around short-term market behavior and market microstructure; Design, build, and refine systematic HFT and market-making strategies; Monitor live strategy performance and PnL attribution; Refine trading logic based on market conditions and live feedback
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
