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Talent@Web3

DeFi Algorithmic Trader

Role Details

Salary (est. USD)
~$150K - $240K (est. USD)

Estimated based on role seniority, and industry benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary.

How is this calculated?
Seniority band Mid-level
Domain premium Quant / Trading (+50%)
Base range $150K – $240K

Based on Web3 & AI industry compensation data. Seniority is inferred from role title keywords. Company stage affects ranges: early-stage (−15%), late-stage/public (+10%).

Department
Engineering
Type
Full-time
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Title: DeFi Algorithmic Trader | Talent@Web3

URL Source: https://talentweb3.careers-page.com/jobs/1872cf58-d3b1-41d5-9c47-63fd18683521

Markdown Content:

**About the Company**

Our client is a proprietary high-frequency algorithmic trading firm focusing on digital assets, specializing in market making and liquidity provision across all major blockchains and centralized exchanges. By focusing on cutting-edge low-latency and high-throughput technologies, they play a crucial role in market stability and efficiency.

**Location:** Asia or Europe

**Type:** Full-time

They're looking for a DeFi degen with a passion for solving puzzles. Someone who enjoys deep diving into the fundamental building blocks of a chain, building systems and trading.

**What You'll Work On**

  • Develop trading components across the whole stack, including market data, risk management, infrastructure (on/offchain) and execution
  • Expand onto new chains and protocols
  • Write and optimize smart contracts
  • Constantly be on the lookout for profitable integrations, new blockchain developments, and protocols

**What We're Looking For**

  • Proficiency with one of the following languages: Rust, Python, Go, Java
  • Understanding of blockchain and smart contract fundamentals
  • Basic understanding of statistics and quantitative/analytical skills
  • Confidence in working with Unix, Git
  • A passion for learning about chain and protocol microstructure and design

**This Role Could Be a Good Fit If You**

  • Would like to take full responsibility and ownership of your work
  • Have a high level understanding of algorithmic, high frequency, and quantitative trading
  • Would like to be part of an informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious startup vibe
  • Have a clear understanding that trading is not a 9-to-5 job
  • Are proficient in English, both written and spoken

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