Wintermute is hiring a DeFi Algorithmic Trader in DeFi — New York. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on jobs.lever.co: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
About Wintermute
Company context from the listing:
Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the largest algorithmic trading companies, specialising in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as supporting high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto.
Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups.
Working in the DeFi Team
We’re looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our DeFi team full-time. In this role, you’ll research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to help advance our understanding of decentralized finance.
Our trading approach is deeply rooted in technology - our traders are analytical, programmatic problem solvers who thrive on innovation. In keeping with the builder ethos of the DeFi space, this role will give you the opportunity to wear many hats.
We are a tight-knit, collaborative team that values open dialogue and creative exploration. You’ll work closely with experienced traders and developers, receiving mentorship while being encouraged to form your own perspectives, challenge ideas, and pursue new areas of inquiry together.
About Wintermute
Company context from the listing:
Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the largest algorithmic trading companies, specialising in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as supporting high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto.
Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups.
Working in the DeFi Team
We’re looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our DeFi team full-time. In this role, you’ll research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to help advance our understanding of decentralized finance.
Our trading approach is deeply rooted in technology - our traders are analytical, programmatic problem solvers who thrive on innovation. In keeping with the builder ethos of the DeFi space, this role will give you the opportunity to wear many hats.
We are a tight-knit, collaborative team that values open dialogue and creative exploration. You’ll work closely with experienced traders and developers, receiving mentorship while being encouraged to form your own perspectives, challenge ideas, and pursue new areas of inquiry together.
Requirements
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
- Proficiency in programming with at least one of Rust or Python.
- Comfortable working on Linux environments and Git version control.
- Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative / analytic skills.
- High level understanding of high-frequency market making strategies.
- Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and mechanics of the EVM.
- Familiarity with smart contract development and the Foundry toolkit.
- A passion for learning about protocol microstructure and design mechanisms.
Note
- Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours.