Quant PhD Internship Program

Tokka Labs • Full-time • Singapore • 3w ago

Overview

Tokka Labs, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) market maker, is seeking PhD interns to join its research-driven Quant team in Singapore. As part of this internship, you will explore frontier applications in DeFi, develop and optimize trading algorithms, and contribute to the in-house trading platform. This is an opportunity to apply quantitative methods to real-world blockchain markets while collaborating with top-tier quant traders and engineers.

What You'll Get Out of This Internship

Hands-on experience conducting cutting-edge research in decentralized finance
Exposure to blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and trading infrastructure
Mentorship from experienced Quant Traders and engineers
Opportunities to write production-ready code for both on-chain and off-chain applications
Practical experience translating research insights into live trading strategies

Key Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative research on areas such as zero-knowledge proofs, MEV applications, cross-chain liquidity, and order flow auctions
Develop and optimize algorithms for on-chain and off-chain trading systems
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement research concepts in live trading
Apply simulations and back-testing to evaluate trading strategies
Generate actionable insights to enhance trading performance

Requirements

Current PhD student or recent PhD graduate in Quantitative fields (e.g., Statistics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Applied Math, Computer Science)
Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or Solidity; knowledge of EVM Assembly is a plus
Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and DeFi protocols
Analytical, results-driven, and able to approach problems quantitatively
Based in Singapore and able to commit a minimum of 3 months

Who This Internship Is Ideal For

Ideal for highly motivated PhD candidates passionate about DeFi, blockchain research, and quantitative trading applications.

About the Company

Tokka Labs is a Singapore-based DeFi market maker focused on advanced trading algorithms and liquidity solutions. The team leverages state-of-the-art research and in-house technology to operate across top blockchain protocols, pushing the boundaries of decentralized finance innovation.