Machine Factor Technologies
Junior Quantitative Researcher
9mo ago
WorldwideJuniorRemotepythonpandasback-testingalgorithmic-trading
Junior Quantitative Researcher role focused on developing and evaluating crypto-focused quantitative strategies using data analysis and programming.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative research on crypto markets and evaluate strategy performance.
- Analyze large datasets and latency logs to identify bottlenecks and optimize trade execution.
- Conceptualize and continuously refine mathematical models; translate algorithms into production-ready Python/Pandas code.
- Back-test and implement trading signals in a live environment, monitoring real-time performance.
- Collaborate with traders, engineers, and data teams to integrate findings and improve strategy robustness.
Nice to have
- 1–3 years’ experience in computer science, machine learning, or a similarly quantitative field.
- Deep proficiency in Python and Pandas for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong foundation in statistics and mathematics (e.g., probability, time-series analysis, hypothesis testing).
- Prior exposure to data-driven research or ML model development.
- STEM background (e.g., CS, Math, Engineering) is preferred.
- Knowledge of finance or digital-asset markets is appreciated but not required.
- Familiarity with unconventional data sources, version control, and automated testing frameworks.
Conditions
- Discretionary year-end trading bonus.
- Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative trading environment.
How to apply
- HR Screening: 30-minute introductory call
- Take-Home Test: Quantitative and coding task (3–5 days’ turnaround).
- Technical Interview: 1–2 hour deep dive into your research, coding, and statistical approach.
- Culture Fit Interview: 1 hour with Senior Team Members to assess collaboration style and values.
Other
- We are toogeza, a Ukrainian recruiting company that is focused on hiring talents and building teams for tech startups worldwide. People make a difference in the big game, we may help to find the right ones.
- Currently, we are looking for a Junior Quantitative Researcher for Machine Factor Technologies.
- Machine Factor Technologies is a regulated, market-neutral, multi-strategy algorithmic trading fund operating in the digital assets space. We trade across both CeFi and DeFi markets—spot and futures—leveraging a blend of traditional finance rigor and cutting-edge crypto innovation.
- Role Summary: As a Junior Quantitative Researcher, you’ll partner with our investment team to develop and evaluate crypto‐focused quantitative strategies. You’ll analyze latency‐optimization logs, back-test models in live environments, and deliver data-driven feedback to refine our trading signals. This role is modelled on Citadel’s Quantitative Researcher framework, emphasizing rigorous research, statistical analysis, and rapid implementation of algorithms into code.
- If this role sounds like a fit — we’d love to hear from you! Just send over your CV and anything else you’d like us to consider. We’ll review everything within five working days , and if your background matches what we’re looking for, we’ll get in touch to set up a call and get to know each other better.