About the company
Gauntlet is a financial modelling platform that uses battle-tested techniques from the algorithmic trading industry to inform on-chain protocol management.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
šTransform mathematical models into production code that powers live trading strategies šBuild and optimize vault strategies across multiple asset types (stablecoins, ETH/BTC, restaking tokens, real-world assets) šConduct comprehensive risk assessment using statistical methods to evaluate liquidity risk, token depeg scenarios, insolvency risk, and interest rate exposure šDesign and run controlled experiments to measure strategy performance, including profit/loss analysis, maximum drawdowns, and stress testing šBuild data pipelines for strategy simulation, real-time monitoring, and automated trade execution šCreate monitoring systems with dashboards and alerts to track market changes, protocol updates, and smart contract events šDevelop allocation recommendations with appropriate risk guardrails and rebalancing triggers šWrite clear research documentation explaining strategy assumptions, trade-offs, and risk management approaches šCollaborate on public research and internal strategy memos
Qualifications
šCurrently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related quantitative field with expected 2026 graduation date šStrong programming abilities in Python (experience with SQL, TypeScript, or Rust is a plus) with solid foundation in algorithms and data structures šStatistical and mathematical knowledge including probability, statistics, optimization, and time-series analysis šUnderstanding of financial risk concepts such as Value-at-Risk (VaR), šConditional Value-at-Risk (CVaR), portfolio optimization, leverage mechanics, and automated market maker (AMM) mathematics šStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in code reviews and strategy discussions
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