Quant Research Engineer - New Grad - Remote

Overview

Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and ensuring economic safety for protocols in decentralized finance.

In Short

• Transform mathematical models into production code for trading strategies.
• Build and optimize vault strategies across various asset types.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments using statistical methods.
• Design and run controlled experiments to measure strategy performance.
• Build data pipelines for strategy simulation and automated trade execution.
• Create monitoring systems for market changes and protocol updates.
• Develop allocation recommendations with risk guardrails.
• Write clear research documentation on strategy assumptions.
• Collaborate on public research and internal memos.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field expected by 2026.
• Strong programming skills in Python; SQL, TypeScript, or Rust is a plus.
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, optimization, and time-series analysis.
• Understanding of financial risk concepts like VaR and portfolio optimization.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
• Regular in-person company retreats and office visit perks.
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees.
• $1,000 WFH stipend.
• Monthly reimbursement for home internet and phone.
• Unlimited vacation.
• 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
• Fertility benefits.
• Opportunity for incentive compensation.