Quant Researcher
Injective Labs · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Analyze market microstructure and on-chain data to identify inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
- Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques to generate, validate, and improve trading signals.
- Design and implement market-making, arbitrage, and systematic strategies end-to-end.
- Build and maintain signal-generation pipelines, feature stores, and parameter-optimization tooling.
- Create robust backtesting frameworks; conduct performance analysis and attribution.
- Implement trading system components, including order management and exchange connectivity.
- Develop data pipelines and research platforms for high-quality, reproducible research.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and latency/performance optimization in production.
- Implement risk monitoring and control systems across strategies and venues.
- Run post-trade analytics to evaluate execution quality, slippage, and market impact.
- Develop risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools for strategy and portfolio oversight.
- Run simulations and estimate market impact for both liquid and illiquid assets.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3–5 years of quantitative research/analysis or development experience.
- Experience in HFT development.
- Strong foundation in probability, statistics, time-series modeling, and quantitative methods.
- Expert-level Python for research and production; proficiency in C++ or Rust for performance-critical components.
- Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, software engineering principles, and version control.
- Experience with statistical analysis, backtesting methodologies, and strategy development.
- Ability to create and use algorithms to investigate large datasets and resolve data/logic errors with rigor.
- Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and risk-management principles.
- Ideally based in New York or willing to relocate.
Preferred Experience
- With machine-learning frameworks and distributed/parallel computing.
- Familiarity with Linux development environments and modern DevOps practices.
- Understanding of cryptocurrency markets, DeFi protocols, and on-chain analytics.
- Experience with real-time trading systems, low-latency applications, and exchange integrations.
- Knowledge of blockchain technology, smart-contract fundamentals, and MEV-aware strategies.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM), prior experience in quantitative trading/fintech, and/or publications in relevant fields.
Qualifications
- Competitive salary and INJ token award.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Health Insurance.
- Equipment.
- Home Office Stipend.
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology in the finance industry.
- Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Global team meet ups.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and INJ token award.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Health Insurance.
- Equipment.
- Home Office Stipend.
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology in the finance industry.
- Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Global team meet ups.
Schedule
NY-based, full-time position.
Pay
Competitive salary and INJ token award.