Cryptoeconomic Researcher
Ev3 - San Mateo, CA
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About LuminoBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.At Lumino, our mission is to unlock the power of AI for every human, and we can't do this without having the best people in the world on the team. AI is one of the next set of technologies that will unlock vast potential of human innovation, empowering us to solve problems that were thought to be unsolvable. Lumino is a technology company that builds infrastructure which enables anyone to create AI models. We are backed by prominent VCs such as Longhash Ventures, OP Crypto, Protocol Labs, Quaker Capital, Escape Velocity, and OrangeDAO.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.About the role:We're looking for a Cryptoeconomic Researcher to join our team! You will be responsible for designing the economic mechanisms that power Lumino. This includes designing incentives for different stakeholders in the network, enabling verifiable compute, and exploring trends to ensure economic security.You will:Design the protocol from the ground upDesign and optimize mechanisms for user satisfaction, economic security, decentralization, and verifiable computeBuild models and simulations to identify economic risks, stress-test economic models, and understand other economic metrics such as circulating supply, emissions rate, rewards rate, gas fees, etcCollaborate with the engineering team to design and test new incentive mechanismsPublish research papers, reports, and blog posts on cryptoeconomic findings to the broader communityRequirements:You have a MS in economics, math, quantitative finance, computer science, data science, or a related fieldYou have 5+ years of applied experience in economics, quantitative finance, or data science (with a concentration in economics)You have 2+ years of experience in cryptoeconomicsYou have strong knowledge and skills in working with data, analysis, and modelingYou have experience in data and statistical tools (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB)You have strong economic understanding and intuitionYou have strong communication and collaboration abilitiesYou have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quicklyNice to haves:PhD in economics, math, quantitative finance, computer science, data science or a related fieldPrevious experience designing incentive mechanisms for L1s or L2sPrevious experience in a startup environmentContributions to open source projectsWhat we offer:Opportunity to design systems from the ground-up Fast paced environment that allows you to learn and ship quickly Competitive salary + share of equity and token pool Medical, dental, and vision insurance Whatever equipment you need to get the job done Github Co-Pilot and ChatGPT subscription 3 days week in-office with the team, 2 days a week WFH #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-19