DeFi - 6 months Industrial Placement

About Wintermute:

Wintermute is a prominent crypto-focused algorithmic trading firm within the digital asset sector. Our key activities include providing liquidity algorithmically across a wide range of cryptocurrency exchanges and OTC trading platforms, as well as serving premier blockchain projects and traditional financial firms transitioning into the crypto sphere. Additionally, we actively contribute to the growth of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and project incubation.

Working in the DeFi Team:

We are looking for a candidate to join our DeFi team on a 6-month industrial placement basis. The primary focus will involve assisting in the development and maintenance of the systems that power our on-chain trading strategies. Responsibilities will include designing and implementing trading strategies, as well as building essential microservices and backend infrastructure for the trading engine.

Our trading operations are highly technology-driven, and our team members are adept at problem-solving programmatically. As is common within the field, this position is diverse and requires proficiency in various areas. You will collaborate across different code bases utilizing different languages, all the while innovating and pushing boundaries within the ecosystem.

We take pride in our collaborative team environment, where you will work closely with seasoned traders and developers who will mentor you in enhancing our systems. We foster an environment where team members can create their own paths, challenge each other, and explore new areas together.

Requirements:

• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, Rust, or Go
• Proficient in Linux environments and Git version control
• Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative skills
• Sound understanding of high-frequency market making strategies
• Knowledge of blockchain fundamentals and the workings of the EVM
• Familiarity with smart contract development and the Foundry toolkit
• Passion for learning about protocol microstructure and design mechanisms

Note:

While we are unable to hire fully remote candidates, we offer significant flexibility in terms of working remotely and flexible working hours.