# Head of ML / Head of Quant Research (Crypto Trading)

**Company:** [MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/pCv1bqG1RvT9o9W1N4rHp9.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

We are looking for a **Head of ML / Head of Quant Research** to take full ownership of developing and scaling machine learning trading strategies in crypto markets (Spot / Perpetuals).

You will take over a live, operating production ML trading system with existing **Capital Under Management** and lead a dedicated research team.  
  
**Key Responsibilities**

-   **Full Ownership:** Take complete control of the research pipeline, model architecture, signal generation, and risk limits.
-   **Alpha Generation:** Design, backtest, and deploy new profitable ML models and quantitative trading strategies.
-   **Execution & Scaling:** Optimize execution algorithms, refine live strategy performance, and scale capital under management.
-   **Leadership:** Lead, mentor, and grow a team of quant researchers and developers.

## Requirements

**Education & Mathematical Background:**

-   Degree in CS / Math / Data Science from a top-tier university (MIPT, HSE, MSU, SPbSU, ITMO, YSDA, or international equivalents).
-   Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and algorithms.

**Tech Stack & Hard Skills:**

-   **Python** (NumPy, Numba).
-   **PyTorch** or **JAX** (for the ML track) OR advanced backtesting/quantitative modeling frameworks (for the Quant track).
-   Proven track record of developing profitable ML models or quantitative trading strategies in production.

**Nice to Have:**

-   Experience in crypto/HFT/algorithmic trading (Order Book dynamics, L2/L3 data, funding rate arbitrage, liquidations).
-   Proficiency in **C++** (reading, profiling, and optimizing performance).
-   Competitive programming / Kaggle achievements (IMO, IOI, ICPC, Codeforces, Kaggle Master/GM) or top-tier publications (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
-   English: A2+ (Internal team communication is in Russian; fluent spoken English is not required).

## Benefits

-   Competitive fixed salary.
-   **PnL share** (individual agreement).
-   Direct influence on risk limits, capital allocation, and research roadmap.
-   Remote work or office in Serbia, official contracting via Dubai / Serbia.