Crypto Market Maker

Wintermute

Wintermute is a leading algorithmic trading firm specializing in digital assets and cryptocurrencies. They are one of the largest market makers in the crypto space, providing liquidity across centralized and decentralized exchanges. Wintermute trades hundreds of digital assets and processes billions in daily trading volume. They combine traditional quantitative trading expertise with deep blockchain technology knowledge.

Founded 2017

Headquarters
London, UK
Employees
200+
Entry-Level Pay (est.)
$150K – $300K
Senior Pay (est.)
$300K – $500K

Roles at Wintermute

Quantitative TraderSoftware EngineerBlockchain DeveloperQuantitative Researcher

Key Skills Required

PythonRustSolidityQuantitative AnalysisBlockchain

How to Get Hired

Wintermute recruits from both traditional finance and crypto-native backgrounds. Their interview process involves coding assessments, quantitative reasoning, and discussions about crypto market dynamics. They offer graduate and experienced positions for traders, researchers, and engineers. Known for competitive compensation and rapid growth opportunities.

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Compensation at Wintermute

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Wintermute. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)
$150K – $300K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Senior / Experienced (estimated total)
$300K – $500K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Source: Glassdoor
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