DeFi Quant Developer

Fidelity Financial Services

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Work type: On-site
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $97,000–$185,000 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Fidelity Financial Services

Fidelity Investments is one of the largest financial services companies in the world, offering brokerage services, mutual funds, retirement planning, wealth management, and life insurance to individuals and institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Investment Management

Fidelity Financial Services currently has 157 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · DeFi Quant Developer

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JOB TITLE: DeFi Quant Developer As a DeFi Quant Developer, you will join the team building out decentralized finance capabilities to influence new product development and research. You will conduct deep research on protocols, primitives, and on-chain strategies using advanced scientific modeling, machine learning, and quantitative methods. Your daily responsibilities include designing and implementing core quantitative research infrastructure, developing software to predict market behaviors, and maintaining models for various use-cases. You will process large financial datasets to identify exploitable patterns and yield-generating opportunities. Required skills include Python programming with Pandas, Numpy, and Scikit-Learn, as well as knowledge of machine learning, stochastic calculus, SQL, and Git. You must possess experience with public blockchains and DeFi protocols like DEXs, lending, or derivatives platforms to solve complex problems in the competitive DeFi marketplace.

Skills

Python Pandas NumPy Scikit-Learn SQL Rust Machine Learning DeFi Blockchain Time Series Regression Stochastic Calculus Git

What you'll do

Conduct in-depth research on financial data and DeFi infrastructure to identify exploitable patterns and yield opportunities.
Utilize machine learning and quantitative techniques to process and analyze large financial datasets.
Design, implement, and maintain quantitative models for various DeFi use-cases.
Develop Python software to process, analyze, and predict market behaviors.
Continuously re-train and backtest models based on market performance and new data.
Research and evaluate risk management and optimization algorithms.
Build and maintain core quantitative research infrastructure to support DeFi strategies.

What we're looking for

3–5 years of experience in digital assets, DeFi, fintech, crypto-native organizations, research firms, or a related field.
BSc, MSc, or PhD degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field.
Strong Python programming skills with experience using Pandas, Numpy, and Scikit-Learn.
Working knowledge of machine learning principles, classification models, time series regression, and stochastic calculus.
Existing knowledge of public blockchains and DeFi protocols such as DEXs, lending, or derivatives platforms.
Understanding of relational database concepts and experience writing SQL queries.
Working knowledge of Git.
Background or experience in algorithmic trading (preferred).
Familiarity with programming in RUST (preferred).