Innovation Quantitative Developer

Keyrock; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset firm based in Dubai is seeking an Innovation Quant Developer to join its corporate development team. This role focuses on evaluating new Web3.0 primitives, conducting technology due diligence, and building systems for cross-division compatibility. Ideal candidates should have experience in the crypto industry and a strong passion for capital markets. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work remotely

Autonomy in time management

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Engineer, Protocol Developer or Quant Trader.
• Ability to conduct technology due diligence.
• Data-driven understanding of emerging technologies and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new Web3.0 primitives and align them with growth outcomes.
• Conduct technology due diligence for potential deals.
• Build and maintain systems for cross-division compatibility.
• Track emerging technologies and market trends using data.

Skills

Experience in the crypto industry

Strong understanding of Web3.0

Passion for Crypto and Capital markets

Powerful communication skills

Self-awareness

Job description

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well‑established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high‑frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks. Keyrock is looking to expand and establish itself as a full‑service financial institution through both organic innovation and inorganic growth.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

We are seeking a highly motivated Innovation Quant Developer to join Keyrock’s corporate development team. In this newly created role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying, developing and prototyping new innovations in the digital asset space.

Job description

• Evaluate new Web3.0 primitives, and align their engineering requirements with desired growth outcomes of the CorpDev team.

• Conduct technology due diligence to assess the viability and strategic fit of potential deals and partnerships.

• Build and maintain systems, and align with the broader Keyrock team to understand cross‑division compatibility and company synergies.

• Use data to track emerging technologies and market trends.

Background and experience

• Demonstrated experience in the crypto industry, such as Engineer, Protocol Developer or Quant Trader within blockchain or digital asset companies, with a passion for Crypto and Capital markets.

• Strong understanding of Web3.0 and broader emerging technologies.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self‑awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

• A competitive salary package
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.