Crypto Expert — xAI

• 💼 Hiring: Crypto Expert — xAI • The role focuses on generating precise, technically deep data (text, voice, video) to train models on quantitative crypto strategies, on-chain analysis, DeFi, derivatives, market microstructure, MEV, and more. • 🔑 Responsibilities • — Deliver accurate labels, rankings, critiques, and detailed solutions using proprietary labeling tools • — Produce high-quality curated data following strict technical and domain standards • — Collaborate with engineers and researchers to develop new training tasks, evaluation frameworks, and crypto-specific benchmarks • — Provide actionable feedback to improve annotation interfaces • — Solve complex crypto problems including: on-chain metrics & wallet clustering, DeFi yield farming & impermanent loss, CEX-DEX arbitrage, perpetual futures & funding rate strategies, market microstructure & MEV, ML for crypto signals, tokenomics evaluation, portfolio & risk management in 24/7 volatile markets • — Critique model outputs, suggest alternative quant approaches, provide mathematical derivations and reasoning traces • — Create content in multiple formats: detailed text annotations, audio strategy explanations, occasional structured video sessions • — Master’s or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science (crypto/blockchain focus), Statistics, Applied Math, Economics (quant), Physics, Operations Research, Data Science or equivalent experience as quant crypto trader / systematic strategist / on-chain analyst • — Deep hands-on experience with crypto data sources & tools (CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, Dune Analytics, Glassnode, Nansen, Chainalysis, Messari, DefiLlama, The Graph, blockchain explorers, CEX APIs, on-chain datasets) • — Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, judgment under uncertainty • — Teaching/mentoring/content creation experience in crypto or quant finance • — Proficiency in Python for crypto analysis (pandas, NumPy, ccxt, web3.py, polars, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) and/or Rust/Solidity familiarity • — Knowledge of MEV, flash loans, oracle risks, liquidation cascades • — Prior work with LLMs, reinforcement learning or AI evaluation in finance/crypto • https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5040344007 • Subscribe and mute notifications to avoid noise. • 🔎 Use search by role or skills to find jobs faster. • If someone asks for downloads, files, or Telegram-only communication → 🚩 scam. • ❗️ Not hiring — just sharing fresh real Web3 jobs daily. • 🌎 My Web3 world in 5 Telegram channels Jobs, testnets, news, drops — no fluff. • 💡 Intern & junior jobs • 💼 Low-competition roles • xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. • Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. • All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. • Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. • Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. • They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. • As a Crypto Expert, you will be vital in enhancing xAI's frontier AI models by supplying high-quality annotations, evaluations, and expert reasoning using proprietary labeling tools. • You will work closely with technical teams to support the creation and refinement of new AI tasks, focusing especially on cryptocurrency and digital asset markets. • Your deep domain knowledge will guide the selection and rigorous solving of complex problems in quantitative crypto strategies — including on-chain analysis, DeFi protocols, perpetual futures & derivatives trading, cross-exchange arbitrage, market microstructure in fragmented venues, MEV-aware execution, machine learning for crypto alpha signals, and portfolio/risk management in high-volatility 24/7 markets. • This role demands sharp quantitative thinking, quick adaptation to evolving instructions, and the ability to deliver precise, technically robust critiques and solutions in a dynamic environment. • Crypto Expert’s Role in Advancing xAI’s Mission • As a Crypto Expert, you will contribute directly to xAI's mission by training and refining our advanced AI models. • You will teach the models how crypto quantitative traders analyze blockchain data, model tokenomics, evaluate on-chain flows, manage extreme volatility, exploit inefficiencies across centralized and decentralized venues, and reason through novel digital asset paradigms. • This includes generating high-quality data in text, voice, and video formats: detailed annotations, model output critiques, step-by-step reasoning traces, audio explanations of strategies, and occasional structured video sessions. • Crypto Experts deliver labeling, annotation, evaluation, and expert reasoning across text, voice, and video modalities to fuel model training and benchmarking. • Tasks may involve recording audio breakdowns, participating in video-based reasoning exercises, or producing detailed quantitative/crypto analysis traces — all essential to xAI’s mission. • Utilize proprietary software to deliver accurate labels, rankings, critiques, and in-depth solutions on assigned projects • Offer actionable feedback to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and usability of annotation and data-collection interfaces • Identify and solve challenging problems from crypto & digital asset domains where you have strong expertise — examples include: • On-chain metrics analysis and wallet/flow clustering for alpha generation • DeFi yield farming, liquidity provision, and impermanent loss modeling • Perpetual futures funding rate strategies and basis trading • Portfolio optimization and risk management in 24/7 high-volatility environments • Provide rigorous critiques of model outputs, alternative quantitative approaches, mathematical derivations, code snippets, and step-by-step crypto reasoning • Efficiently interpret, analyze, and complete tasks based on detailed (and evolving) guidelines • Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science (with crypto/blockchain focus), Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics (quantitative), Physics, Operations Research, Data Science, or closely related field or equivalent professional experience as a quantitative crypto trader, systematic strategist, or on-chain analyst • Superior written and verbal English communication (technical papers, explanatory breakdowns, professional correspondence) • Extensive hands-on familiarity with crypto data sources and tools (CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, Dune Analytics, Glassnode, Nansen, Chainalysis, Messari, DefiLlama, The Graph, blockchain explorers, CEX APIs, on-chain datasets, etc.) • Outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment under partial information • Proficiency in Python for crypto analysis (pandas, NumPy, ccxt, web3.py, etherscan APIs, polars, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow for ML models, etc.) and/or Rust/Solidity familiarity • Knowledge of MEV, flash loans, oracle manipulation risks, liquidation cascades, or other crypto-native phenomena • Prior involvement with LLMs, reinforcement learning, or AI evaluation in financial/crypto contexts (strong plus) • Location & Other Expectations • This position is based fully remote. • Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter. • For international candidates, our recruiting team can provide an estimated pay range for your location. • Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. • Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. • We do not offer benefits for part-time roles. • xAI is an equal opportunity employer. • For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice. • Create a 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