Quantitative Researcher Engineer - Crypto

 Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Quantitative Researcher/Engineer - Crypto - this is a fully remote role for candidates based globally.
 

We are a high-performance blockchain operating system that redefines whats possible on Ethereum. By combining unparalleled throughput with the core principles of decentralisation and security, our platform simplifies the development process for builders worldwide.

Our Virtual Machine, with its groundbreaking state minimisation and parallel transaction execution capabilities, sets a new standard for Ethereum Rollups, overcoming existing limitations in protocol development.

Since our 2019 launch with Fuel V1, weve been focused on enhancing Ethereums scalability. Our innovations, like the Virtual Machine and the Sway programming language, provide developers with a powerful, user-friendly environment.

We’re a passionate, intelligent, and empathetic globally dispersed team, united by a love for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of blockchain technology—one groundbreaking solution at a time.

About the project:

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  O2 is a new project - a next-generation decentralised exchange (DEX) running fully on the network, our own high-performance modular execution layer. Our goal is to build the fastest DEX ever constructed.

  
  


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  Unlike traditional AMMs, O₂ is designed as a central limit order book (CLOB) - offering the precision, latency, and efficiency of high-frequency trading systems, but fully on-chain. Our parallel execution and UTXO-based model make this possible, unlocking levels of on-chain performance and scalability.

  
  


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  The project is in an early stage. The core architecture is built, and we’re now expanding the quant and research team to model, simulate, and optimize O2’s market behavior.

  
  

This includes:

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  Designing and testing strategy logic for liquidity provision and execution.

  
  


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  Building simulation frameworks to evaluate pricing and order flow under real-world conditions.

  
  


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  Researching market microstructure and on-chain dynamics to inform protocol-level design decisions.

  
  

Who You Are

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  You’re optimistic. You’ve got positive energy and see opportunities where others see problems.

  
  


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  You’re a lifelong learner. You’re eager to dive deep into emerging technologies, from Ethereum Rollups to decentralised finance, and you thrive on mastering new concepts.

  
  


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  You’re a team player. You believe in the power of collaboration and are ready to push boundaries with a group of like-minded innovators. You welcome the challenge of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve something great.

  
  


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  You’re high agency. You believe in your ability to impact outcomes and take proactive steps to make things happen. Instead of waiting for instructions or letting obstacles deter you, you create solutions and drive projects forward with determination and resourcefulness.

  
  


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  You’re courageous. In a rapidly changing industry like ours, you’re not afraid to voice your ideas, and challenge the status quo. You have the confidence to tackle difficult problems and the resilience to see them through.

  
  


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  You steer clear of performative crypto trends. You’re mission-driven, focused on substance and prefer actions that drive real results over following popular narratives.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Strong background in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or market microstructure.

  
  


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  Comfort working close to code (Python, Rust, or similar), enough to prototype or review logic.

  
  


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  Experience with DeFi protocols, centralised exchanges, or on-chain trading bots.

  
  


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  A hacker mindset; you think like an adversary to spot risks before they become problems.

  
  


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  Curiosity, ownership, and a bias toward action.

  
  

What You’ll Do

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  Leverage prior market making experience to run, tune, and improve automated trading strategies both on-chain and across centralised exchanges.

  
  


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  Ensure consistent liquidity provision, real-time adaptation to market conditions, and reliable execution across multiple markets.

  
  


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  Collaborate with engineering, product, and research teams to design resilient trading bots and contribute to protocol-level market logic.

  
  


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  Develop and refine operational workflows for monitoring, alerting, risk management, and daily trading routines.

  
  


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  Identify and mitigate manipulative or adversarial behaviour in markets, protecting the exchange and ensuring fair trading conditions.

  
  


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  Analyse system architecture and trading logic for vulnerabilities, providing input on risk controls and robust design.

  
  


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  Respond to alerts, triage issues, and drive continuous improvements to system reliability.

  
  


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  Train and mentor internal team members to build long-term in-house trading expertise.

  
  

Requirements

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  3+ years of direct experience in market making, quantitative trading, or liquidity provision (crypto experience strongly preferred).

  
  


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  Strong understanding of order book mechanics, market microstructure, and liquidity dynamics.

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with automated trading systems, including parameter tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

  
  


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  Familiarity with both CeFi and DeFi trading environments and their unique operational considerations.

  
  


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  Ability to design structured operational flows (shift rotations, runbooks, escalation paths, monitoring).

  
  


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  Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with engineers and product managers.

  
  


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  Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where you will play a foundational role.