About the company
Kronos Research stands at the forefront of proprietary trading, elevating trading performance through its profound expertise in quantitative research. Driven by a fusion of rigorous research methodologies and advanced machine-learning techniques, we are revolutionizing the way trading is approached. We have 4 main business pillars, i.e. (i) High-Frequency Trading (HFT), particularly in the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency trading, (ii) market-making, providing the best liquidity across CeFi and DeFi solutions, (iii) asset management services for institutions and brokers covering a wide range of asset classes, and (iv) ventures, identifying high growth potential projects to invest in, provide expertise and drive returns.
Job Summary
Job Description
📍Conduct in-depth research into blockchain operations and transaction lifecycles. 📍Design, implement, and optimize MEV extraction strategies for blockchain environments. 📍Analyze blockchain data to identify and exploit opportunities for performance gains. 📍Work on optimizing smart contract interactions and blockchain operations for efficiency. 📍Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to build robust, scalable systems. 📍Stay updated on the latest advancements in blockchain technology and incorporate findings into projects.
Requirements
📍Profitable and demonstrable track record in the crypto trading space 📍Strong expertise in blockchain technology, including its operations and transaction lifecycle. 📍Experience with blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, or others. 📍Proficient in programming languages like Rust, and Python. 📍Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a research-oriented mindset. 📍Ability to work independently and delve deep into optimization challenges. 📍You have completed at least a 3 year full-time position at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader.
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