Quantitative Developer
Are you a crypto enthusiast and looking for a job like no other? Do you want to work in technology in an emerging field? We offer amazing opportunities in a remote/hybrid environment!
Bitfarms is a global vertically integrated Bitcoin mining company that operates one of the largest cryptocurrency mining operations in North America. As the only publicly traded pure-play Bitcoin mining company audited by a Big Four audit firm, we are a global operation powered by entrepreneurial leaders and the most novel technology available.
Spanning two continents, Bitfarms Ltd. (‘BITF’ on Nasdaq and TSX) operates 12 Bitcoin mining farms using primarily clean, sustainable hydro-electricity drawing on the talents of a diverse team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Our culture of innovation and growth helps Bitfarms maintain its leadership in the tech space.
With two new sites in development and the opportunity for more, our company values forward-minded thinkers who are willing to bring new ideas to the table, while drawing from what’s been tried and true. We are proud to have been recognized by our employees as a Great Place to Work®!
We’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and cryptocurrency and are looking for amazing people to join our team.
Bitfarms continues to seek operational and financial improvements through decentralization and diversification, and using ethical, sustainable, and innovative initiatives to unlock value and generate superior returns for our shareholders and a rewarding workplace for our employees.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities along with career advancement
- Top tier group insurance plan with employer cost sharing
- Group retirement savings with employer contribution
- Employee referral program
- Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An inclusive, safe and diverse work environment
Interested? This is a great opportunity to work for a young and dynamic company!
We are currently looking for a Quantitative Developer to join our team
What you can expect in this role:
Bifarms is seeking a highly skilled and motivated quant developer and software engineer, with a solid foundation in statistics and data science, to join our dynamic team. The quant developer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quantitative models, trading systems and strategies to enhance data-driven decision-making and optimize trading performance. You will work closely with the head of market operations and other traders to apply statistical, mathematical, and computational techniques to identify market inefficiencies, find alpha, and manage risk. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quantitative finance, statistical modeling, and machine learning and demonstrate a keen interest in financial markets and trading patterns. Please note that this is a remote position and that working time zones may vary between EST and AEST.
More specifically, here are some of the key responsibilities:
- Work alongside the hard of market operations to design, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies and models.
- Develop statistically sound backtesting and validation procedures to assess systems using historical and out of sample data, ensuring robustness and profitability under various market conditions.
- Conduct in-depth research on financial markets, asset classes, and trading strategies.
- Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies that can inform trading decisions and drive actionable insights.
- Develop and implement statistical and machine learning models to predict market movements and inform trading strategies.
- Develop risk models to dynamically assess and manage the risk associated with trading systems and strategies at different levels of drill down and granularity.
- Write efficient and maintainable code in languages such as Python, R, C++, or Rust.
- Develop and maintain automated trading systems and infrastructure.
- All other related tasks.
Here's the profile we're looking for:
- A Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance.
- 2+ years of experience in a quantitative research or trading role within a financial institution.
- Proven track record of developing successful quantitative models and trading systems and strategies.
- Proficiency in Python, R, C++, or Rust.
- Extensive experience with open-source frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Numba, Cyphon, etc.
- Knowledge of financial markets, instruments and risk management techniques.
A few more relevant details:
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 40h/weekly. Please note that working time zones may vary between EST and AEST
- Hybrid/Remote possible
- Job type: full time
We are excited to hear from you, so please apply!
This job doesn't align to your experience? No problem, we're always looking for amazing talent, so please go to the connect button and apply for future openings. We'll be sure to send you an alert when the time comes.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Remote USA
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
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Quantitative Developer
Are you a crypto enthusiast and looking for a job like no other? Do you want to work in technology in an emerging field? We offer amazing opportunities in a remote/hybrid environment!
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