Junior Quant

About Premia

Premia is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol specializing in options trading & swap aggregation for cryptocurrency assets. It aims to provide a on-chain, trustless, and non-custodial platform for users to trade & earn. Premia is at the forefront of building products that unlock value through efficient asset exchange, paving the way for the future of trading in open, global onchain markets.

Our products – the Premia Interface and the Archetype Interface – are powered by the Premia Protocol. With a user-centric approach, deep liquidity, and unparalleled capital efficiency, the Premia Protocol leads onchain option trading and brings institutional-grade derivatives to the DeFi ecosystem.

Joining Premia means being part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing digital asset exchange.

Who Are You?

We are looking for a Junior Quantitative Analyst to join our Research Team (focused on Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance). You will work closely with other departments such as Smart Contracts, Design, Operations, and Marketing teams to successfully execute, and iterate on the implementation, testing, and deployment of new features and product enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain Premia's options trading infrastructure using Python
• Implement and optimize portfolio margin calculations for crypto options
• Build real-time risk monitoring systems using FastStream and Redis
• Help design and implement liquidation mechanisms for underwater positions
• Create and maintain data pipelines for market data and on-chain metrics
• Technical Skills:
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience with real-time data processing (FastStream, Redis)
• Understanding of blockchain concepts and smart contracts
• Familiarity with Web3 libraries
• Strong understanding of git and collaborative development
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
• Mathematics & Risk
• Strong foundation in probability and statistics
• Understanding of Black-Scholes model and risk metrics
• Understanding of options Greeks and implied volatility surfaces
• Knowledge of European options pricing and risk calculations

Requirements

• Technical Expertise:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in quantitative development

Nice To Have

• Passion for DeFi and crypto derivatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated learner comfortable with rapid iteration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Join Us

At Premia, we are a globally distributed, fully remote organization committed to building a more efficient, transparent, and decentralized future of markets. If you’re passionate about revolutionizing financial systems and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of the future of onchain markets.