Head of ML / Head of Quant Research (Crypto Trading)

MIRA Construction; Singapore; Remote; SGD 230,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed salary

PnL share

Remote work in Serbia

Job summary

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C is seeking a Head of ML / Head of Quant Research to own development and scaling of ML trading strategies in crypto markets (Spot / Perpetuals). You will lead a live production ML trading system with capital under management and head a dedicated research team.

Responsibilities include full ownership of the research pipeline, model architecture, signal generation, and risk limits; design and deploy profitable ML models; optimize execution and scale capital; lead and mentor

Qualifications

• Degree in CS / Math / Data Science from a top-tier university.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Full Ownership: take complete control of the research pipeline, model architecture, signal generation, and risk limits.
• Alpha Generation: design, backtest, and deploy new profitable ML models and quantitative trading strategies.
• Execution & Scaling: optimize execution algorithms, refine live strategy performance, and scale capital under management.
• Leadership: lead, mentor, and grow a team of quant researchers and developers.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

JAX

Backtesting

C++

Education

CS / Math / Data Science

Tools

NumPy

Numba

Job description

We are looking for a Head of ML / Head of Quant Research to take full ownership of developing and scaling machine learning trading strategies in crypto markets (Spot / Perpetuals).

You will take over a live, operating production ML trading system with existing Capital Under Management and lead a dedicated research team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Ownership: Take complete control of the research pipeline, model architecture, signal generation, and risk limits.
• Alpha Generation: Design, backtest, and deploy new profitable ML models and quantitative trading strategies.
• Execution & Scaling: Optimize execution algorithms, refine live strategy performance, and scale capital under management.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of quant researchers and developers.

Education & Mathematical Background:

• Degree in CS / Math / Data Science from a top-tier university (MIPT, HSE, MSU, SPbSU, ITMO, YSDA, or international equivalents).
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and algorithms.

Tech Stack & Hard Skills:

• Python (NumPy, Numba).
• PyTorch or JAX (for the ML track) OR advanced backtesting/quantitative modeling frameworks (for the Quant track).
• Proven track record of developing profitable ML models or quantitative trading strategies in production.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in crypto/HFT/algorithmic trading (Order Book dynamics, L2/L3 data, funding rate arbitrage, liquidations).
• Proficiency in C++ (reading, profiling, and optimizing performance).
• Competitive programming / Kaggle achievements (IMO, IOI, ICPC, Codeforces, Kaggle Master/GM) or top-tier publications (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
• English: A2+ (Internal team communication is in Russian; fluent spoken English is not required).

• Competitive fixed salary.
• PnL share (individual agreement).
• Direct influence on risk limits, capital allocation, and research roadmap.
• Remote work or office in Serbia, official contracting via Dubai / Serbia.