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Crypto Quant Trader

Australia; Singapore, Sydney · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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We’re looking for a talented Crypto Quant Trader to lead the design, build, and live deployment of a high-performance crypto perpetual market-making engine focused on funding-rate-aware quoting and systematic hedging. If you thrive in fast markets and want to drive real PNL, let’s build something exceptional.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead research, design and production implementation of a crypto perpetual market-making engine (funding-rate-aware quoting & systematic hedging)
  • Architect and build the full stack: pricing engine, hedging rules, execution algorithms, order management, and exchange connectivity
  • Responsible for building risk & PNL monitoring systems, ensuring these are managed within the existing risk management framework
  • Liaise with compliance, legal and exchange partners for onboarding, market access and incentive programs
  • Collaborate alongside a team of quants, traders & developers

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of hands-on market-making experience, ideally in crypto perpetuals markets
  • Deep knowledge of perpetual swaps mechanics: funding rate, indexing/mark price & liquidation mechanics
  • Experience with perpetual market-making on major CEX
  • Proven track record of building and deploying production trading systems (pricing engine, execution algos, risk layer)
  • Expert in at least one compiled language (C++ / Rust) and one high-productivity language (Python)

What we offer

  • Celebrate your tenure with us! Receive generous milestone anniversary gifts that grow with each year of service
  • Join a vibrant workplace culture with fantastic team-building activities, fostering camaraderie and collaboration among colleagues
  • Prioritize your well-being! Access our Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for various health and wellness needs
  • Invest in your growth! Access annual training opportunities tailored to your role

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