Head of ML / Head of Quant Research (Crypto Trading)
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 12d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-22). Last seen at its source 6h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 22 Oct 2026 (11 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 6 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
Serbia, Cyprus, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Singapore, Georgia
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Pay not stated
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- Europe $110–150/hr (25 listings, all levels)
- Asia A$1,812–2,500/mo (30 listings, all levels)
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Workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen 6h ago
The listing
We are looking for a Head of ML / Head of Quant Research to take full ownership of developing and scaling machine learning trading strategies in crypto markets (Spot / Perpetuals).
You will take over a live, operating production ML trading system with existing Capital Under Management and lead a dedicated research team.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Ownership: Take complete control of the research pipeline, model architecture, signal generation, and risk limits.
- Alpha Generation: Design, backtest, and deploy new profitable ML models and quantitative trading strategies.
- Execution & Scaling: Optimize execution algorithms, refine live strategy performance, and scale capital under management.
- Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of quant researchers and developers.
Requirements
Education & Mathematical Background:
- Degree in CS / Math / Data Science from a top-tier university (MIPT, HSE, MSU, SPbSU, ITMO, YSDA, or international equivalents).
- Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and algorithms.
Tech Stack & Hard Skills:
- Python (NumPy, Numba).
- PyTorch or JAX (for the ML track) OR advanced backtesting/quantitative modeling frameworks (for the Quant track).
- Proven track record of developing profitable ML models or quantitative trading strategies in production.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in crypto/HFT/algorithmic trading (Order Book dynamics, L2/L3 data, funding rate arbitrage, liquidations).
- Proficiency in C++ (reading, profiling, and optimizing performance).
- Competitive programming / Kaggle achievements (IMO, IOI, ICPC, Codeforces, Kaggle Master/GM) or top-tier publications (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
- English: A2+ (Internal team communication is in Russian; fluent spoken English is not required).
Benefits
- Competitive fixed salary.
- PnL share (individual agreement).
- Direct influence on risk limits, capital allocation, and research roadmap.
- Remote work or office in Serbia, official contracting via Dubai / Serbia.