DeFi Researcher

Summary

Join Gauntlet, a leading quantitative research and optimization firm in DeFi, as an Applied Researcher to contribute to the development of the next generation of DeFi mechanisms and patterns. This client-facing role involves direct interaction with top leaders in the industry, requiring strong communication and leadership skills. You will be responsible for developing research roadmaps, managing teams, and conducting in-depth research to optimize DeFi protocols. Gauntlet offers a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation packages, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Contribute to the forefront of DeFi economic understanding and optimization
• Work on projects that value deep research, quality, and practical outcomes
• Collaborate with a team committed to defining future financial systems
• 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
• 1,500 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