DeFi Researcher
Core
Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems for DeFi protocols and exchanges, turning research insights into production-ready strategies.
Role type
Senior IC quantitative software engineer (DeFi/HFT)
Builds
Production trading systems and integrations for on-chain ecosystem
Domain
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) / High-Frequency Trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++20, Rust, algorithms, data structures, multithreaded programming, computer networking, low-latency system design, mathematical modeling
Preferred skills
DeFi protocol knowledge, HFT experience, DEX/AMM mechanics, MEV strategies, gas optimization
Technologies
C++20, Rust
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain trading systems for DeFi protocols and exchanges; Research, validate, and implement trading hypotheses; Optimize system performance and low-latency execution; Analyze metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency; Explore new DeFi opportunities and integrate protocols; Conduct code reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC