About the role
To apply: Email us at [email protected]
About Polynomial:
Born from a radical idea at HackMoney 2021 by ETHGlobal, we're on a mission to make the world of decentralized finance more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent. Polynomial is a DeFi derivatives powerhouse that maximizes the potential of decentralized finance derivatives. They offer a seamless trading experience with deep liquidity and up to 25x leverage, catering to 70+ markets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more Their platform is designed for instant trade execution and easy control, supported by the Synthetix protocol on Optimism for lower gas fees. By joining us at this early stage, you will make fundamental decisions that will shape the course of Polynomial. We prefer passionate, quick learners with a history of excellence at top companies and/or universities.
- Polynomial is founded by ex-Citi, InstaDapp, JustWatch, Headout, Tekion engineers with CS backgrounds.
- The team is fully remote but we meet twice a year to work together.
- We're a world class team with top backers and advisors, including Ash Eagen, Paul Veradikit, Genblock Capital, Cabellaros Capital, Lito Coen, and more . Read more
Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive research on DeFi protocols and trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Develop innovative DeFi mechanisms and validate their efficiency and security.
- Collaborate with the development team to integrate research findings into product offerings.
- Publish research findings to contribute to the broader DeFi community knowledge base.
Requirements:
- Proven deep understanding of DeFi ecosystems, protocols, and tokenomics.
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.