Remote Senior Research Engineer - Warlock

Who We Are: Warlock is revolutionizing DeFi by recapturing MEV for protocols and users. We're seeking a brilliant Research Engineer to drive the innovations behind this mission. I In this role, you'll dive deep into the frontiers of MEV, DeFi and cryptoeconomics, collaborating closely with our product and leadership teams to devise and architect groundbreaking solutions as well as guide & contribute to in-depth research articles on topics related to Warlock. What You'll Do: Join the founding team of a well backed crypto start up Investigate new opportunities and strategies in the MEV and DeFi ecosystem Analyze complex protocols, smart contracts, and market dynamics Gather, curate & analyze data within the MEV space to drive product decisions and outcomes Develop models and simulations to validate strategies and optimizations Author technical papers, blog posts, and research summaries Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement findings Present research at internal meetings, workshops and industry events Stay at the bleeding edge of MEV, DeFi, and adjacent fields What We're Looking For: Experience with at least one: Solidity, Typescript, Rust or Python Deep understanding of MEV, DeFi, game theory and mechanism design Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Proactive, self-directed work ethic Passion for advancing the state-of-the-art in MEV and DeFi Bonus Points: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field Experience in algorithmic trading or HFT Research track record in cryptoeconomics, DeFi or blockchain scalability Open-source contributions or independent research publications Why Warlock? Highly competitive salary and equity/token allocation Fully remote, async work environment, team offsites Budget for research equipment, publications and conference attendance Collaborative, high-caliber team Opportunity to shape a nascent field with massive potential For US employees: 401k, Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, HSA

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