3 open roles

Quantitative Researcher

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At a glance

Type
Full Time
Location
US
Posted
Oct 11, 2026
Company size
Startup (1-50)
Industry
Finance/FinTech

About the role

← All open positions Research Full-time San Francisco Quantitative Researcher Scale our strategies to new markets and pioneer new alpha-generating frameworks from the ground up. Apply for this role About us We're a proprietary trading firm building systematic quantitative strategies in crypto markets. Since 2018, we've been a consistent liquidity provider across major venues, helping markets become more efficient and mature while operating at the frontier as market structure evolves.

Our core strategies span market-making, HFT, and statistical arbitrage. We're a team of engineers, technologists, researchers, and traders who build end-to-end systems: robust data and research pipelines to uncover edges, and low-latency infrastructure and execution software to capture them in production. We trade at scale (~$1B in daily notional volume) in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment. We're looking for the brightest, most driven people to join us: collaborative problem-solvers who want ownership, impact, and the chance to work with a team that brings 100+ years of collective quantitative finance experience.

About the position As a quantitative researcher, you will scale our strategies to new markets and pioneer new alpha-generating frameworks from the ground up. Responsibilities Analyze large datasets to research crypto signals. Build, backtest, and refine trading and hedging strategies across exchanges. Monitor and analyze model performance in live trading to come up with improvement ideas. Adapt existing strategies to new exchanges and crypto products.

Conduct research in niche market forces to improve our trading performance. What we look for We are seeking mission-driven problem solvers who possess the intellectual curiosity and analytical rigor required to navigate complex, real-time problems in high-stakes trading environments. The ideal candidate will have: Significant experience in financial markets, cryptocurrencies, crypto assets, and decentralized finance. Deep understanding of varying crypto market microstructure and macrostructure.

Exceptional quantitative and problem-solving skills. Strong team player with excellent communication skills. Ability to use advanced statistics and machine learning models to solve practical problems. Prior experience working in a data-driven role. Benefits Fully paid medical and dental insurance for all employees and dependents. Competitive 401k match and generous wellness benefits. Meals at work and other perks. Location We prefer in-person in San Francisco.

How to apply Email your resume to [email protected] with a few lines on why this role interests you. Apply for this role We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

About Midpoint Markets

Midpoint Markets
Finance/FinTech · Startup (1-50)
3 open roles

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