Who You Are:We are looking for a talented Quantitative Trader to join our Onchain Trading team. This is a technically deep, high-ownership role at the intersection of algorithmic strategy, decentralized finance, and protocol-level market structure. You will contribute across the full trading lifecycle - from building risk infrastructure and designing strategies to managing protocol relationships and structuring liquidity agreements.
What You'll Do:Risk & Allocation
- Build and maintain risk monitoring systems and capital allocation algorithms for our onchain curator program
- Contribute to quantitative frameworks for position sizing, exposure management, and drawdown controls across DeFi protocols
- Support real-time portfolio risk tracking across chains and venues
Strategy Design & Execution
- Design and operate bespoke trading strategies across DeFi protocols, including AMMs, lending markets, perpetuals, and structured products
- Identify and exploit structural inefficiencies in on-chain markets, liquidity pools, and token incentive mechanisms
- Iterate on live strategies based on on-chain data, protocol changes, and market microstructure developments
- Monitor deployed strategies and manage operational incidents across multiple blockchains
Liquidity Agreements
- Assist in the design and negotiation of custom liquidity provision agreements with protocols, DAOs, and ecosystem funds
- Support structuring of incentive arrangements, token agreements, and liquidity mining programs
- Track performance against agreed terms and contribute to counterparty reporting
AI Implementation
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
What We're Looking For:- 2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development
- Solid Python programming skills, with experience building data pipelines, backtests, or trading tools. Keen interest in exploring and working with new technologies
- Deep contract-level knowledge of DeFi protocol mechanics - AMMs (Uniswap, Curve, Orca), lending markets (Aave, Morpho), and other protocols
- Understanding of blockchain infrastructure and on-chain data
- Degree in a quantitative field - Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, etc.
What We Offer:- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
- Employee Resource Groups
- Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.
The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.
Base Salary Range
$150,000-$200,000 USD
