Wintermute
Algorithmic Trader
$210K–$240K
New York · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 1–3 years of relevant experience; exceptional recent graduates with relevant internships are also welcome, particularly from HFT, quantitative trading, or similar environments. Python coding experience is typically 1–3 years.
About the job
Develops and improves algorithmic trading strategies, analyzes market and transaction data, and builds tools to improve trading performance and P&L.
What you'll do
- Improve existing strategies and research and develop new strategies and products.
- Analyze market, trading, and transaction data to identify opportunities; monitor performance and respond to market changes.
- Build trading tools and infrastructure, and own projects with direct P&L impact.
What they ask for
- Strong Python skills; typically 1–3 years of coding experience through professional work, internships, academic work, or personal projects.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong ability to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and turn insights into practical solutions.
- Strong trading intuition and genuine interest in algorithmic trading, high-frequency trading, quantitative trading, and liquidity provision.
Nice to have
- Experience or interest in crypto, blockchain, and DeFi is beneficial but not required.
Pay
USD 210,000 - USD 240,000 base salary
Tools
Python
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