Architect is hiring for three lateral roles: options trading quantitative researcher, compute capital market sales, and structured derivatives specialist. Details on what we’re building and the new team members we’re looking for
Quantitative Researcher:
We’re building: automated high-frequency options trading strategies on legacy and new(er) exchanges
What you’ll work on: volatility modeling, ML for parameter optimization, order placement simulation, new venue exploration
Stack: Rust, Python, AWS, ClickHouse
What we’re looking for: field experience in derivatives trading and research, strong system design instincts, multiple approaches to options pricing theory, bias towards shipping
Nice to have: familiarity with the latest ML toolkits and exchange microstructure
Location: your preference
Compute Capital Markets Sales:
We’re building: the first US-regulated exchange purpose-built for compute futures, options, swaps, forwards, and capacity, plus AI supply chain commodities
What you’ll work on: building relationships and facilitating trades with neoclouds, lenders, insurance providers, inference companies, datacenters, AI labs, interdealer brokers, retail brokers, hedge funds, and asset managers
What we’re looking for: network of established and startup AI companies, fluency with compute capacity pricing/structures, translation skills between finance and AI, aversion to slop, commitment to competitive markets for compute
Nice to have: experience in compute procurement at a hyperscaler, neocloud, or lab
Location: SF
Structured Derivatives Specialist:
We’re building: specialized contracts for trading and hedging compute, compute derivatives, and a range of physical commodities supporting the US datacenter build-out
What you’ll work on: modeling and structuring OTC products with Architect’s traders/technologists and AI counterparties for compute, memory, inference, and energy trading
What we’re looking for: experience trading OTC derivatives contracts at banks or trading firms, sell-side institutional network, enthusiasm for working at startups
Nice to have: relevant FINRA/NFA certifications or passion for test-taking
Location: your preference
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