DeFi Researcher

DeFi Researcher

As a DeFi Researcher, you will explore emerging protocols, market structures, and trading opportunities across the on-chain ecosystem. You will turn research insights into production-ready strategies and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trading systems for DeFi protocols and exchanges using C++20 and Rust.
• Research, validate, and implement trading hypotheses.
• Optimize system performance and low-latency execution.
• Analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, and improve trading-system efficiency.
• Explore new DeFi opportunities and integrate protocols and exchanges.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high code quality.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of C++20 and hands-on experience with Rust.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded programming.
• Solid knowledge of computer networking and low-latency system design.
• Ability to independently research complex systems and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Strong mathematical background and analytical thinking.

Nice to Have

• Experience in DeFi, HFT, or algorithmic trading.
• Understanding of DEXs, AMMs, RFQs, intents, MEV, and the specifics of on-chain execution, including gas costs, slippage, and latency.
• Experience developing trading strategies or integrating blockchain protocols.
• Current Focus Areas: RFQs and intents. CEX–DEX and DEX–DEX arbitrage.

Location

Limassol

Who you are

We are looking for someone who can independently research complex systems and deliver production-ready solutions, with a strong mathematical background and analytical mindset. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where milliseconds matter.

Tech Stack

C++20, Rust, low-latency networking

Team description

Collaborate with top minds, access unlimited technical resources, and shape markets. You will work on systems where milliseconds matter and have opportunities to contribute across DeFi protocols and trading integrations.