# DeFi Algorithmic Trader at Wintermute

- Company: Wintermute
- What the company does: A leading algorithmic trading firm, focused on harnessing the chaos of digital assets into liquid and efficient markets. Backed by Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://wintermute.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: London/New York/Singapore
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/wintermute-trading/cbc68e87-442f-4724-b3c5-c1f0bb3da80c
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wintermute-defi-algorithmic-trader/

## About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our DeFi team full-time. In this role, you’ll research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to help advance our understanding of decentralized finance. Our trading approach is deeply rooted in technology - our traders are analytical, programmatic problem solvers who thrive on innovation. In keeping with the builder ethos of the DeFi space, this role will give you the opportunity to wear many hats.

## What they're looking for

- Proficiency in programming with at least one of Rust or Python
- Comfortable working on Linux environments and Git version control
- Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative / analytic skills
- High level understanding of high-frequency strategies
- Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and mechanics of the EVM
- Familiarity with smart contract development and the Foundry toolkit

Tags: DeFi