Graduate DeFi Algorithmic Trader

About Wintermute

Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the largest algorithmic trading companies, specializing in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions, and support for high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early-stage DeFi projects.

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. You’ll likely work across multiple codebases and languages, exploring the frontiers of the ecosystem’s design space.

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Research on-chain protocols and architectures within decentralized finance.
• Design and run data-driven experiments to test hypotheses and advance understanding of DeFi systems.
• Collaborate with traders and developers across multiple codebases and languages.
• Explore and contribute to the design space of DeFi ecosystem components.
• Engage in mentorship relationships and participate in a culture of open dialogue and collaborative exploration.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong analytical mindset with an aptitude for problem solving and experimentation.
• Experience or strong interest in on-chain protocols, DeFi, and blockchain technology.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages and codebases used in trading and research environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to form and defend independent perspectives.