Quantitative Researcher Engineer

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

The Fuel Virtual Machine, with its groundbreaking state minimization 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 Fuel 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.

Who You Are

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

• Strong background in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or market microstructure
• Comfort working close to code (Python, Rust, or similar), enough to prototype or review logic
• Experience with DeFi protocols, centralised exchanges, or on-chain trading bots.
• A hacker mindset; you think like an adversary to spot risks before they become problems
• Curiosity, ownership, and a bias toward action
  
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Leverage prior market making experience to run, tune, and improve automated trading strategies both on-chain and across centralized exchanges
• Ensure consistent liquidity provision, real-time adaptation to market conditions, and reliable execution across multiple markets
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and research teams to design resilient trading bots and contribute to protocol-level market logic
• Develop and refine operational workflows for monitoring, alerting, risk management, and daily trading routines
• Identify and mitigate manipulative or adversarial behaviour in markets, protecting the exchange and ensuring fair trading conditions
• Analyze system architecture and trading logic for vulnerabilities, providing input on risk controls and robust design
• Respond to alerts, triage issues, and drive continuous improvements to system reliability
• Train and mentor internal team members to build long-term in-house trading expertise
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of direct experience in market making, quantitative trading, or liquidity provision (crypto experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of order book mechanics, market microstructure, and liquidity dynamics
• Hands-on experience with automated trading systems, including parameter tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with both CeFi and DeFi trading environments and their unique operational considerations
• Ability to design structured operational flows (shift rotations, runbooks, escalation paths, monitoring)
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with engineers and product managers
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where you will play a foundational role
  
  
  

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Our Commitment

At Fuel Labs, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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