Software Engineer – Systems & Infrastructure

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

You will work on the development of software systems and reusable components that support QRT’s research and technology infrastructure. The role focuses on solving complex engineering challenges involving system performance, concurrency and reliability. You will collaborate with Quantitative Researchers and Software Engineers to develop technical solutions, contribute to architectural decisions and improve existing systems.

Your future role within QRT

Design, develop and maintain reliable, high performance software systems and reusable components

Take ownership of technical design and implementation, contributing to architectural decisions and the evolution of existing systems

Solve complex engineering challenges involving concurrency, memory management, system performance and reliability

Investigate and resolve production issues, identifying underlying causes and implementing improvements to system robustness and efficiency

Collaborate with Quantitative Researchers and Software Engineers to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions

Contribute to code reviews, automated testing and software engineering best practices to maintain code quality

Your present skillset

Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Rust, C++, Go or Java

Excellent computer science fundamentals, particularly algorithms, data structures and system design

Experience designing, developing and maintaining software systems, with ownership of technical implementation

Strong understanding of multithreading, asynchronous I/O, memory management and performance optimisation

Experience developing reliable production software, including debugging, testing and performance analysis

Proficiency working in Linux environments

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical challenges independently

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and engineering teams

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.