Overview
Tokka Labs is offering a PhD Quant Internship for students or recent graduates passionate about decentralized finance (DeFi) and quantitative research. You will explore cutting-edge topics like cross-chain liquidity, MEV applications, and zero-knowledge proofs while contributing to live trading strategies. This internship provides hands-on exposure to both research and engineering in a fast-moving blockchain environment.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
- Work alongside experienced Quant Traders and researchers on innovative DeFi solutions.
- Gain experience applying quantitative research methods to blockchain and market-making challenges.
- Opportunity to write and optimize production-ready code for on-chain and off-chain systems.
- Hands-on exposure to decentralized finance protocols, smart contracts, and advanced trading algorithms.
- Develop problem-solving, analytical, and coding skills in a collaborative, high-tech setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research using traditional and advanced methodologies to inform trading strategies.
- Develop and back-test quantitative models for market-making in decentralized finance.
- Write, optimize, and deploy code for smart contracts and blockchain client software.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement research concepts in live trading environments.
- Explore new approaches in blockchain technologies such as MEV, proposer-builder separation, and cross-chain liquidity.
- Analyze data and simulation results to generate actionable insights for trading strategies.
Requirements
- Current PhD student or recent graduate in Statistics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Based in Singapore and able to commit at least 3 months to the internship.
- Strong interest in DeFi protocols and blockchain fundamentals.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or Solidity; knowledge of EVM Assembly is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Results-driven mindset with ability to prioritize and deliver impactful outcomes.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
PhD students or recent graduates passionate about DeFi, quantitative research, and blockchain applications will thrive in this role.
About the Company
Tokka Labs is a leading market maker for top blockchain protocols, focusing on enhancing market efficiency through innovative trading strategies and arbitrage opportunities. The company combines cutting-edge research and technical expertise to push the boundaries of decentralized finance.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Onsite
Stipend: Competitive
Application Deadline: 26 Dec 2025
