Research Engineer

Kinetic

The crypto world is changing—we’ve seen an explosion in innovation but a fragmentation of tools. Today, traders navigate a low visibility landscape, handling multiple chains, scattered data, and many marketplaces. Now, trading tooling has shifted towards consolidation. Users demand a simple solution that effortlessly weaves their favorite decision-making software and maximum liquidity into one elegant interface. Kinetic is a multi-chain DEX aggregator and trading dashboard. Kinetic consolidates cross-market visibility, personalized data feeds, and predictive insights, providing clarity and decisiveness with every trade. Here, crypto assets across all major ecosystems are finally accessible through a single interface.

Team Overview 

Kinetic is recruiting a Research Engineer with a solid background in applied mathematics to join the founding team. We’re looking for someone who is fluent in Python and excited about doing mathematical research to solve financial infrastructure problems in the crypto space.

Qualifications

• Graph theory and algorithms on graphs
• Algorithms for probabilistic inference (e.g., MCMC)
• Numerical optimization (e.g., integer programming)
• Numerical methods for differential equations
• Exploratory data analysis and statistics
• Linear algebra, not necessarily in an applied setting

Compensation & Benefits

• As a founding engineer, you will receive competitive compensation and generous equity.
• Work in a dynamic environment with flexible location and hours.
• Have high impact in actualizing team goals as a core member of Kinetic’s growing organization.
• Grow alongside a supportive team that is deeply invested in your learning and development.
• Best-in-class health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO.
• $100 monthly gym stipend.