Quantitative Researcher
Core
Design, implement, and run trading strategies on exchange data to identify friction points and propose improvements to protocol design, fee structures, and order book mechanics.
Role type
Quantitative Researcher (Trading Systems & Market Microstructure)
Builds
Trading strategies, protocol improvements, and liquidity incentive structures for a CLOB DEX
Domain
Cryptocurrency / DeFi / Market Microstructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Live trading strategy execution, market microstructure analysis, on-chain data analytics, simulation and backtesting, protocol design
Preferred skills
CLOB venue experience (CEX/DEX), EVM-compatible chain familiarity, fee model design
Technologies
Monad, EVM, Kuru Exchange
Responsibilities
Analyze exchange data to identify friction points; Collaborate with engineers to stress-test ideas via simulation; Work with external traders and market makers to optimize system usage
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Early-stage Team