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# Quant Researcher (Injective Labs) at Injective

- **Company:** Injective
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/injective/dc7ac5c8-b342-48a8-b6ef-3d1c37b48605

## Job description

## ABOUT INJECTIVE LABS

Injective Labs is trailblazing a new dawn for Web3 enabled finance. We are the core contributors to Injective, one of the fastest growing blockchains in the industry.

Injective provides an interoperable smart contracts platform that is optimized for building decentralized finance applications. Interoperability is at the core of Injective, which is natively integrated with chains such as Ethereum, Cosmos and Solana. Developers can rapidly launch premier financial applications suited for mass adoption using Injective’s infrastructure and specialized DeFi primitives such as the world’s first fully on-chain order book.

Our team has decades of experience spearheading the largest financial institutions and tech organizations. Injective is incubated by Binance and is backed by leading firms such as Jump Crypto, Pantera and Mark Cuban.

## ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to fit into our existing highly-skilled NY-based quantitative team. You will report directly to the Quant Team Lead and work closely with the broader Quant team. As a part of our Quant team, you’ll be studying the crypto market to find profitable trading opportunities and build automated trading strategies. The ideal candidate would be someone who has experience working with low-latency execution engines, handling real-time market data, and producing strategies that react immediately to market changes. If this sounds like you and you enjoy working in fast-paced environments, this role is for you!

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Analyze market microstructure and on-chain data to identify inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
- Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques to generate, validate, and improve trading signals.
- Design and implement market-making, arbitrage, and systematic strategies end-to-end.
- Build and maintain signal-generation pipelines, feature stores, and parameter-optimization tooling.
- Develop robust backtesting frameworks; conduct performance analysis and attribution.
- Implement trading system components, including order management and exchange connectivity.
- Build and operate data pipelines and research platforms for high-quality, reproducible research.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and latency/performance optimization in production.
- Implement risk monitoring and control systems across strategies and venues.
- Run post-trade analytics to evaluate execution quality, slippage, and market impact.
- Develop risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools for strategy and portfolio oversight.
- Run simulations and estimate market impact for both liquid and illiquid assets.

## WHO YOU ARE:

- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3–5 years of quantitative research/analysis or development experience.
- Experience in HFT development.
- Strong foundation in probability, statistics, time-series modeling, and quantitative methods.
- Expert-level Python for research and production; proficiency in C++ or Rust for performance-critical components.
- Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, software engineering principles, and version control.
- Experience with statistical analysis, backtesting methodologies, and strategy development.
- Ability to create and use algorithms to investigate large datasets and resolve data/logic errors with rigor.
- Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and risk-management principles.

## PREFERRED:

- Experience with machine-learning frameworks and distributed/parallel computing.
- Familiarity with Linux development environments and modern DevOps practices.
- Understanding of cryptocurrency markets, DeFi protocols, and on-chain analytics.
- Experience with real-time trading systems, low-latency applications, and exchange integrations.
- Knowledge of blockchain technology, smart-contract fundamentals, and MEV-aware strategies.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM), prior experience in quantitative trading/fintech, and/or publications in relevant fields.

WHY WORK WITH US?

- Competitive salary and INJ token award.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Health Insurance.
- Equipment.
- Home Office Stipend.
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology in the finance industry.
- Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Global team meet ups.

## HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the following link:

https://injectivelabs.org/careers?ashby_jid=9e4d708a-b599-4d26-97f5-a66ab5c6ea64#open-roles

Only applications submitted through this link will be considered.

As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

We will only contact candidates using emails from the @injective.foundation http://injective.foundation domain. If you are approached by any other account or domain regarding this position, it was not sent by us. Please stay cautious and report any suspicious communication.

## About Injective

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Injective is a fast, interoperable Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 financial applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; raised $52.6M total; last round was a $40M Venture Round in 2022 at a $1B valuation)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Eric Chen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Blockchain Infrastructure, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Web3
- **Target customers**: B2B (developers building dApps, financial institutions, and DeFi protocols) and B2C (traders and users of the Injective ecosystem)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To create a truly free and fair financial system through decentralization by giving every builder, financial institution, and user the tools to reinvent global markets in a fully transparent and permissionless manner.

## Products & Services
- **Injective Blockchain (Layer 1)**: A high-performance, interoperable Layer 1 blockchain optimized for finance. It features a 0.64-second block time, average transaction costs under $0.01, and supports over 1.4 billion on-chain transactions. It is compatible with Cosmos IBC and Ethereum, and recently launched a native EVM for faster, cheaper DeFi.
- **MultiVM**: A dynamic smart contract environment allowing developers to build using multiple virtual machines (e.g., EVM, CosmWasm) on a single network.
- **Native USDC & Circle CCTP**: Integration of native USDC and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for seamless, mainstream dollar-denominated collateral and liquidity.
- **INJ Token**: The native utility token used for staking, securing the network, governance, and as a gas fee mechanism.
- **Bridge Assets**: A service enabling seamless onboarding of assets from any L1 blockchain to Injective.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1B valuation (set during the 2022 Venture Round); market cap of INJ token fluctuates with market conditions.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $15.4M (2025); Total Funding of $52.6M across 3 rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Mark Cuban (investor), Bitnomial (US-regulated derivatives partner for Injective Futures), Circle (partner for native USDC and CCTP), Canary Capital (filed for a spot ETF).
- **Growth Signals**: Launched native EVM in November 2025 for faster, cheaper DeFi; Injective Futures went live on Bitnomial in the US in April 2026; supports native USDC and Circle CCTP (March 2026); filed for a spot ETF with Canary Capital; one of the fastest-growing Web3 financial ecosystems with over 1.4 billion on-chain transactions and 104 million blocks produced.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed and Cost**: Extremely fast block time (0.64s) and near-zero transaction fees (under $0.01), making it one of the most efficient blockchains for finance.
- **Interoperability**: Native compatibility with both Cosmos IBC and Ethereum, plus a new native EVM, allowing seamless asset bridging and cross-chain functionality.
- **Pre-built Modules**: Offers plug-and-play modules that abstract away technical complexities, enabling developers to build hyper-performant applications faster.
- **Regulatory First-Mover**: First entry into US-regulated derivatives markets via Bitnomial, and a spot ETF filing, signaling institutional legitimacy.
- **Ecosystem Scale**: The largest and fastest-growing Web3 financial ecosystem, with over 1,488 million on-chain transactions and 104 million blocks produced.

## Strategic Focus
- **Institutional Adoption**: Expanding into regulated US derivatives markets and pursuing a spot ETF to attract institutional capital.
- **Developer Experience**: Enhancing the platform with native EVM and MultiVM to lower barriers for developers and attract a broader builder base.
- **Stablecoin Integration**: Deepening liquidity and mainstream utility through native USDC and Circle CCTP integration.
- **Ecosystem Growth**: Continuing to scale the largest Web3 financial ecosystem by onboarding more dApps, wallets, and infrastructure partners.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values transparency, collaboration, and pioneering spirit. The team is mission-driven to create a free and fair financial system.
- **Remote-First**: Work from anywhere; team spans 20 countries and speaks 27 languages. Flexible PTO and generous parental leave.
- **Equity**: Token equity package for all employees, allowing team members to share in the company’s success.
- **Office**: Cool New York office available for in-person collaboration, but remote work is fully supported.
- **Team**: Small, high-impact team (~111 employees as of 2026) with diverse experiences and fresh viewpoints. Emphasis on open dialogue and honest conversations.
- **Benefits**: Generous parental leave, flexible PTO, and a global, inclusive culture.

## Sources
1. [injective.com](https://injective.com/)
2. [injective.com/about](https://injective.com/about)
3. [injectivelabs.org/careers](https://injectivelabs.org/careers/)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/injective-labs)
5. [getlatka.com](https://getlatka.com/companies/injective.com)
6. [coindesk.com](https://www.coindesk.com/) (Injective Launches Native EVM)
7. [theblock.co](https://www.theblock.co/) (Injective to Support Native USDC and Circle CCTP)
8. [cointelegraph.com](https://cointelegraph.com/) (Injective Futures Go Live on Bitnomial)
9. [fortune.com](https://fortune.com/) (Gen Zer Leaves NYU, Builds $1.3B Blockchain Backed by Cuban)

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