Quantitative Developer

Company Overview:

Metaversal is a Web3-native company focused on the acquisition and production of IP across the NFT ecosystem. We are incubating, producing, and curating the next generation of culture, while fuelling the brands and businesses that will follow. We are building the most impactful community in Web3.

Metaversal Culture:

• Our mission is to build the world’s most impactful community in Web3
• We seek to evolve culture by educating, informing, inspiring, investing, and building an open and inclusive metaverse
• We foster long-term relationships with our partners because we believe that together we can go further
• We celebrate the diversity of our team and know that our differences make us stronger
• We are connoisseurs of culture – past, present, and future
• We are curious innovators, collectors, curators, and technologists who believe the metaverse is the future of creativity

At Metaversal, we pursue the best talent who seek to make an impact on the globe. We believe diversity leads to diverse ideas, leading to fresh thinking and unique outcomes. We value candidates of any race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status.

The Role:

We are seeking an exceptional Junior Quantitative Developer to play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and coordination of our cutting-edge financial technology infrastructure for Metaversal Asset Management (MAM). This role requires a unique blend of quantitative finance knowledge, software engineering expertise, and leadership skills.

You will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing high-performance systems for Metaversal asset management. Your work will directly impact core components, sophisticated algorithms, and various strategic modules. As the Junior Quantitative Developer, you will bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical implementation, ensuring our systems remain at the cutting edge of financial technology.

In this role, you will be challenged to create ultra-low latency, highly scalable systems that can adapt to diverse market conditions while maintaining robustness and reliability. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and fine-tuning advanced quantitative models, optimizing execution algorithms, and ensuring seamless integration across multiple exchanges and asset classes. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex problems at the intersection of finance, mathematics, and computer science, directly impacting the performance and profitability of our operations. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of Metaversal Asset Management and maintaining our competitive edge in the market.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of core trading engine components, ensuring ultra-low latency and high reliability.
• Design and implement sophisticated trading strategies, including market making, cross-venue arbitrage, statistical arbitrage, and volatility arbitrage.
• Develop and maintain critical infrastructure for market data processing, risk management, and backtesting environments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate various system components, including data management, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Contribute to the research and implementation of machine learning models for market prediction and strategy optimization.
• Oversee the development of external APIs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with DevOps to establish and maintain high-availability, low-latency infrastructure across multiple data centers.
• Mentor junior developers/external developers and foster a culture of software engineering excellence within the team.

Benefits:

Looking for a company that values its employees? Look no further! Here are the amazing benefits we offer at Metaversal:

• Paid federal holidays
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401k and FSA
• Stock options and Profit share
• Performance incentive vouchers for wellness, home tech, and getaways
• Continued education opportunities
• Paid family medical leave
• Fully remote work option
• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• An annual trip to the US to visit our Head Office

Ready to be part of a team that truly cares about your well-being and growth? Join us at Metaversal!

• Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on quantitative finance or algorithmic trading.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ or Rust, and strong skills in Python.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in cryptocurrencies and derivatives.
• Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems and optimization techniques.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data science.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD, and containerization (Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex, open-ended projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
• Familiarity with market microstructure and order book dynamics.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and high-availability architectures.
• Experience with time-series databases and big data technologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects or programming contest achievements.