Algorithmic Trader

About Wintermute

Wintermute is one of the largest crypto‑native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects.

Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of two worlds: the technology standards of a traditional high‑frequency trading firm and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of a technology startup. Read more here.

Working at Wintermute

We are looking for an Algorithmic Trader with strong coding skills (Python) and a curiosity about HFT, liquidity provision and crypto trading. At Wintermute, you will eventually be responsible for your own “desk”. You will have the opportunity to develop your own product (trading algorithms, trading strategies), while also getting advice and guidance from very experienced traders and developers, including the founders/management team.

You will get a lot of independence and responsibility right away, and you'll learn at an unprecedented speed! No legacy systems, no corporate bureaucracy, no multiple levels of approvals. It is up to you to make an impact.

What will you work on

After a short training period with the traders, you’ll be tasked with improving existing strategies, adding new trading products and improving the technology behind our trading systems. You’ll need to analyze large amounts of trading and transaction data, generate insights, prioritize them and build solutions based on your findings. You can expect to be able to make an immediate impact on P&L and will be encouraged to explore new ideas and strategies.

We will share more technical details in the interviews. The point is: there is no limit set by the company!

• Strong Python skills - you have 1-3 years of experience coding in Python, be that through work, study or personal project experience - we will test!
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills - we will test!
• Trading knowledge isn’t required but a strong willingness and curiosity to learn algorithmic, high‑frequency, quantitative and liquidity provision trading is crucial. We will be testing you on your trading intuition.

• Have an owner mentality - you focus on ultimate result (short and long‑term P&L for the company), focus on strategically growing the business for the future vs “cashing‑in” fast.
• Love problem solving, and love seeing your products work; you do whatever it takes to do what’s needed (trading, coding, analysing data, collaborating).
• Determined, ambitious yet humble, willing to work hard and learn on the way.
• Like meritocracy and being judged by what you deliver.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset versus working 9‑to‑5 mentality; prepared to work non‑standard working hours (since we are a high‑growth startup operating in a 24/7 crypto world).
• Like working in a team environment.

• Opportunity to work at one of the world's leading algorithmic trading firms
• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments.
• A vibrant working culture with team meals, festive celebrations and company wide team building events.
• An office in the heart of New York City
• Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.
• A performance‑based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like private medical, dental and vision.

• Please ensure you have eligibility to work in the US without a visa.