Quant Developer DeFi

IMC is a leading global market maker using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to trade across multiple venues worldwide. IMC has a strong presence in traditional finance and has been expanding into crypto and DeFi over the last years. We provide liquidity and trade on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols and are currently looking to expand our DeFi team.

What you will work on

The DeFi team is small and highly flexible. We need the flexibility to respond to the rapidly changing DeFi landscape. You get the opportunity to work on many different projects and shape your role to your talents. Your work will vary from improving existing trading strategies and algorithms to working on completely new solutions from scratch. All while closely collaborating with our team members.

Your main tasks:

• Coding - implementing trading strategies, expanding systems to new blockchains etc.

• Research and analysis in DeFi protocols and trading algorithms

• Creating systems that can handle complex and big data

Hard skill requirements:

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages:

  • Python, Go, C++, Rust, Java

• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills

• A willingness to learn about algorithmic trading and DeFi

• Comfortable in a Linux environment, incl. related tools such as git, shell, etc.

Other requirements

• Strong Python skills

• Like to work in a team environment

• Good communication skills, English

Nice to haves

• Experience with cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, DeFi protocols or MEV

• Knowledge of concrete blockchains on a conceptual or programming level

• Hands-on programming experience in a quantitative trading environment

• Understanding of the EVM,smart contracts and/or the technical underpinnings of other blockchain ecosystems

• Experience with smart contract design and development

What you can expect

You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities.

One of the most exciting aspects of the job is our quick feedback loop in the research, development and deployment of strategies.

We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one.

We promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices.