# Quantitative Research Intern - Prediction Markets - Company: [Kirin]() - Location: New York City · San Francisco · Shenzhen · Shanghai - Remote: Yes - Team: Kirin - Employment type: Contract - Posted: December 27, 2025 ## Job description We're seeking a talented Quantitative Engineer eager to step into a trading role focused on prediction markets. You will join a team building strategies to identify and execute trades directly using live capital. This role provides substantial autonomy and direct upside and exposure to the results of your work. **Responsibilities:** * Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies for US equities and cryptocurrency markets. * Manage trading activities, including real-time trade execution, risk management, and position sizing. * Continuously refine and optimize existing algorithms to improve trading performance. * Analyze market conditions to identify profitable opportunities using statistical and machine learning models. * Generate regular performance reports and communicate insights clearly and effectively. **Requirements:** * Strong background in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, and statistical modeling. * Proficiency in Python, Typescript, Go, or Rust. * Experience or strong interest in cryptocurrency trading and/or US equity markets. * Understanding of trading platforms, data analysis tools, and market microstructure. * Excellent problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. * Comfortable working independently, managing risk, and making real-time decisions. **Compensation Structure:** Pod-based, profit-sharing: You will trade using our capital with a transparent profit-sharing arrangement, aligning incentives directly with performance. ## Apply [Apply on Kirin]() Canonical job page: