Wintermute is hiring a DeFi Algorithmic Trader in DeFi — London. 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 are always on a look out for potential talent to join our DeFi team. Whether you are a developer, trader or a graduate, we are keen to hear from you.
Our trading is very technologically focused and our traders are akin to programmatic problem solvers. Similar to the ethos of most builders within the space, this role requires you to wear many hats.
We pride ourselves on running a tight knit and collaborative team and so you can expect to work closely with experienced traders and developers who will be teaching and guiding you on how to contribute and improve our systems. Team members are encouraged to cultivate their own narratives, challenge each other and investigate new domains 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 are always on a look out for potential talent to join our DeFi team. Whether you are a developer, trader or a graduate, we are keen to hear from you.
Our trading is very technologically focused and our traders are akin to programmatic problem solvers. Similar to the ethos of most builders within the space, this role requires you to wear many hats.
We pride ourselves on running a tight knit and collaborative team and so you can expect to work closely with experienced traders and developers who will be teaching and guiding you on how to contribute and improve our systems. Team members are encouraged to cultivate their own narratives, challenge each other and investigate new domains together.
Requirements
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
- Proficiency in programming with at least one of the following: Python, Rust or Go.
- 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.