Research Team Lead

CoW DAO is on a mission to protect Ethereum users from MEV and optimize trade execution across DeFi. We achieve this through the CoW Protocol, CoW Swap (a leading intent-based DEX aggregator), and the innovative MEV Blocker, which together help secure, aggregate, and route trades for optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Deep applied research experience in blockchain, DeFi, crypto-economics, or related fields.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong product ownership and project management abilities.
• Pragmatic approach - you don’t just theorize; you drive research that results in shipped products or live systems.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, research tools, or on-chain experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, international, remote team.
• Web3-native mindset, keeping up with the latest on-chain trends, advancements, and research.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Token plan
• Periodic gatherings
• Conference allocation
• Learning budget
• Hardware budget
• Flexible work and vacation times
• Growth
• Referral Program