# DeFi Algorithmic Trader [Wintermute](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/wintermute.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Hedge Fund & Quant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/hedge-fund-quant.md) Wintermute is hiring a DeFi Algorithmic Trader in London. Posted 2025-12-05; applications close 2026-08-21. **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/wintermute-trading/5cccf004-c190-487d-84d8-e4d8fee97b77 Posted 7mo ago. ## Role details ## About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products, and support high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto 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. Read more here. ## Working in the DeFi Team We are always on the lookout for potential talent to join our DeFi team. Whether you are a developer, trader, or a graduate, we are keen to hear from you. The focus is to help us build and maintain the systems that drive our on-chain searching. You will focus both on designing and implementing trading strategies as well as the core microservices and backend infrastructure required by the trading engine. 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. You will work and contribute across multiple code bases in a variety of languages whilst pushing and exploring the frontiers of the design space within the ecosystem. We pride ourselves on running a tight-knit and collaborative team, and 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. ## What you’ll do - Design and implement trading strategies for on-chain environments. - Develop and maintain core microservices and backend infrastructure required by the trading engine. - Contribute across multiple code bases in a variety of programming languages. - Collaborate closely with experienced traders and developers to improve system design and performance. - Explore new domains and push the frontiers of the ecosystem through innovative solutions. ## Applying to this role This DeFi Algorithmic Trader role at Wintermute runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. [Tailor this application](https://www.jorb.ai/signup?ref=job-atom&firm=wintermute&job=6932dfcac7aaca0dc77fae6a) ## More open roles at Wintermute - [DeFi Algorithmic Trading Internship](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69fb709b980e309b8eb3b690.md) – Singapore, posted 2mo ago - [Infrastructure Support Engineer](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/68f7a8499cb613036b92c902.md) – London, posted 9mo ago - [Trading Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a2051d9948191850eb8a3f3.md) – London, posted 1y ago - [Settlements Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a2051d9948191850eb8a3fa.md) – London, posted 2y ago ## Other open Hedge Fund & Quant roles - [APAC GM Prime Quantitative Research, Associate](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a48f12fd522e14fd10e549f.md) at [BNP Paribas](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/bnp-paribas.md) – Hong Kong, posted 25d ago - [Machine Learning Researcher – PhD Intern (Asia)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a4495e4cba59937ccf607b8.md) at [Citadel](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/citadel.md) – Hong Kong, posted 20d ago - [Quantitative Researcher – PhD Intern (Asia)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a4495e4cba59937ccf607b5.md) at [Citadel](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/citadel.md) – Hong Kong, posted 20d ago - [International Equities Associate – Intern (Europe)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a197d66e098b223efbf6f21.md) at [Citadel](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/citadel.md) – London, posted 1mo ago - [Quantitative Research Analyst – Intern (US)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a4b2d1e5192a47da3ba6e2f.md) at [Citadel](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/citadel.md) – New York, posted 15d ago --- Updated: 2026-07-22 Canonical: https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6932dfcac7aaca0dc77fae6a