Quantitative Trader Intern
Native operates non-custodial, autonomous trading infrastructure for on-chain value exchange. Its vertically integrated liquidity stack combines an on-chain central limit order book, settlement vaults, institutional connectivity, and liquidity-routing tools for traders, market makers, wallets, aggregators, and asset issuers.
Maintainer signals as of 8/11/2026
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About Native
Native provides a permissionless, non-custodial and transparent liquidity stack that separates pricing and order matching from multi-chain asset settlement. Its Native Core on-chain CLOB handles price discovery and deterministic matching; Native Pool custody and settlement contracts support liquidity provision; Native Pro provides direct institutional APIs; and Native Relay streams pricing and routes orders for wallets, aggregators, solvers, and other distribution partners. The platform serves traders, professional market makers, asset issuers, and Web3 integrations seeking on-chain spot liquidity and execution.
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About the Role
You will manage real-time market making production systems and own the performance and risk of deployed strategies. You will conduct quantitative research on DeFi protocols, build and validate mathematical models, implement proofs of concept, and continuously monitor and improve strategy performance based on market conditions and risk considerations.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Profound understanding of blockchain technology, DeFi protocols, and the cryptocurrency ecosystem
- Proficiency in financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management principles
- Proficiency implementing statistical concepts using Python, R, C++ or similar languages
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in DeFi or cryptocurrency trading is an advantage
- Eagerness to learn in an innovative environment
Responsibilities
- Manage real-time market making production systems and strategies
- Conduct quantitative research on DeFi protocols
- Monitor market conditions, regulatory changes, and industry news affecting DeFi assets
- Develop mathematical models and perform risk profile research
- Implement proofs of concept for trading strategies
- Continuously monitor and assess strategy performance and manage risk
