Quant Developer DeFi - Digital Assets

IMC has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into crypto and DeFi over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, IMC provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. IMC Zug is currently looking to expand its DeFi team, which builds the algorithms that support IMC's trading activities
The DeFi team is small and highly flexible. We need the flexibility to respond to the rapidly changing DeFi landscape. As a member of the DeFi team, you will 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 team members.
Your Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate on developing our highly competitive trading algorithm and platform
Design and implement state-of-the-art, industry-leading trade execution and connectivity solutions
Research and analysis of Defi protocols using on chain data and trading strategies
Stay on top of updates to Defi protocols
Your Skills and Experience:
Hard skill requirements:
Proficiency in applied mathematics, statistics, numerical modeling
Knowledge of cryptocurrency
Proficiency in one more blockchain-related programming languages such as golang, rust, solidity, move etc.
Comfortable in a Linux R&D environment, incl. git and related tools
Ability to research independently
Proficiency in English
Nice to haves
Experience in blockchain analytics, DeFi protocols, MEV
In-depth knowledge of concrete blockchains on conceptual and/or programming level
Hands-on programming experience in a quantitative trading environment
Deep understanding of the EVM, and/or the technical underpinnings of other blockchain ecosystems
Smart contract design and development
Experience with cryptography libraries, digital signature, hash algorithms
Location and Office Culture
IMC office in Zug, Switzerland
Note that this is an onsite role, with some but limited flexibility for working from home
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
About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.