Gauntlet · 2 months ago
DeFi Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $205K/yr
1+ years expGauntlet is a leader in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, providing deep quantitative expertise to top DeFi protocols. The DeFi Researcher role involves client-facing engagements, requiring expertise in blockchain analytics, quantitative research, and statistical modeling, while also developing research roadmaps and managing teams to ensure client success.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform in-depth mechanism design and research to develop the next generation of DeFi mechanisms and patterns
Own client success through the development of research roadmaps and managing the team responsible for executing these roadmaps at a high-quality bar
Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to extract blockchain and market data insights
Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets, ensuring data integrity and efficient processing
Publish research reports and insights on blockchain data trends, protocol performance, and economic models
Attend international conferences to present Gauntlet’s research to the larger DeFi and Web3 community
Qualification
Required
1-10+ years of experience in research, data science, or mechanism design
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to operate in a client-facing role
Deep understanding of DeFi and crypto topics through professional work or personal interest and experience
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative fields like Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, or similar fields is a plus
Benefits
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive-based compensation
Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country 'office visit' perk
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
Laptop provided
$1,000 WFH stipend upon joining
$100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
Unlimited vacation policy
100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Fertility benefits
Company
Gauntlet
Gauntlet is a fintech company that develops solutions for risk management and simplifies tasks in cryptocurrency businesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$44.79MKey Investors
Uniswap FoundationRibbit CapitalPolychain
2023-04-11Grant
2022-03-14Series B· $23.8M
2021-06-04Series A· $13.63M
Leadership Team
Tarun Chitra
Founder, CEO
John Morrow
Co-founder and COO
Recent News
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