Quant Developer – CrunchDAO
CT (Office in NYC), Flexible On-Site or Remote in US East or Europe timezones
About CrunchDAO
CrunchDAO is a pioneering decentralized AI platform that harnesses a global community of 7,000+ quants to develop next-generation algorithmic trading strategies. Backed by top-tier venture capital firms, CrunchDAO stands at the intersection of web3 and AI. CrunchDAO is anchored by real revenue from enterprise data, with top-tier financial institutions already on board. Our community-centric model, dynamic culture make CrunchDAO a unique and exciting place to work.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a Quant Developer to help build and maintain our high-velocity crowdsourcing and algorithmic trading infrastructure. You’ll work alongside our Chief Scientific Officer and a senior developer, contributing to cutting-edge market-making initiatives and pushing the boundaries of decentralized AI-driven trading.
Key Responsibilities
• Algorithmic Trading Development: Assist in building and managing high-performance feeds that support OTC trading, market making, and broader algorithmic strategies.
• Community Collaboration: Work with our global community of thousands of quants, integrating their models into our trading pipelines.
• Software Engineering: Develop in Python and (ideally) C++ or Rust. Contribute to open-source projects and uphold robust engineering standards.
• Mathematical Modeling: Leverage a strong applied mathematics background to prototype, test, and optimize quantitative strategies.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Primarily on-site in Darien, with the option to work from the NYC office or partially remote. We value autonomy and understand life happens.
Qualifications
• Proven Coding Skills: Demonstrated expertise in Python; familiarity with C++ or Rust is a strong plus.
• Trading & Market-Making Experience: Previous exposure to OTC trading environments, high-speed or high-frequency trading is highly preferred.
• Mathematical Rigor: Background in applied mathematics, computer science, quantitative finance, or related fields.
• Open Source Mindset: Experience contributing to open-source projects—or a strong desire to do so—showcases teamwork, collaboration, and initiative.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that blends finance, AI, and decentralized technology.
Why Join CrunchDAO
• Web3 & AI Frontier: Join a company revolutionizing how trading strategies are created, evaluated, and deployed, standing at the crossroads of two high-growth sectors.
• Community-Driven Innovation: Collaborate daily with a diverse global network of talented quants.
• Real-World Impact: Our solutions are already in use by top financial institutions, giving you exposure to large-scale enterprise projects.
• Growth & Fun: From revolutionizing algorithmic trading to enjoying beach access near our Darien office, there’s no shortage of adventure.
• Strong Backing: Supported by premier venture capital firms in the web3 space, ensuring stability and ample resources to push boundaries.
If you’re excited to sharpen your quant development skills and shape the future of decentralized AI-driven trading, apply now. We’d love to hear from you!
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What We Do
CrunchDAO is an elite research community that develops alpha-generating insights through distributed ML competitions. The DAO consists of over 5,000 data scientists, quants and machine learning (ML) engineers, including 600 PhDs. DAO members can monetize their talents and expertise by competing in corporate Crunches. In return for building models that produce profitable insights, members can participate in profit sharing in the form of cash and CRUNCH tokens, which give them status, higher earning potential, and access to more lucrative Crunches.
