2026 Internship/Graduate - Technology

Qube Research & Technologies

Programme duration: From 3-6 months, starting in 2026.   Who qualifies: Penultimate or final year students completing a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD.  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 our 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.   Over the years, QRT has invested in a global research and execution platform which has been deployed to cover all geographies and asset classes. This platform covers a broad spectrum from high to low frequency trading systems. We thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, smart automation, and scalable processes, enabling us to move fast, think big, and deliver at scale.    We are committed to identifying and developing exceptional talent, and are inviting a new cohort of outstanding individuals to join us in the year ahead. Our internship offers a stimulating, intellectually rigorous, and high-performance environment, where collaboration is key to success. You will work alongside and be mentored by industry-leading professionals, gaining invaluable experience and positioning yourself for the opportunity to secure a full-time graduate role upon successful completion of the program.  Your future role at QRT    Throughout the recruitment process, we will work to align your skills, interests, and potential with the teams where you can make the greatest impact.  As a Quantitative Research Intern, you could contribute to one of two complementary areas within one of QRT's systematic teams - spanning high, mid, and low-frequencies:  Research  Your core objective will be to develop high-quality predictive signals. You will leverage access to vast and diverse datasets to identify hidden statistical patterns and market opportunities. Collaborating with fellow researchers to exchange ideas and refine methodologies. You will be trained to lead the full research cycle - from idea generation to implementation.   Trading   You will contribute to the live deployment of QRT’s research by working on the systematic trading platform itself. This involves monitoring signal behaviour, tracking performance, and improving execution efficiency, while also helping to identify and manage potential risks. Working closely with senior Researchers and Traders, you will focus on refining and scaling systematic processes, applying your quantitative and programming skills to ensure strategies perform optimally in production.  We’re looking for interns who are curious, creative, and collaborative. If you’re passionate about learning, excited to take on challenges, and ready to make a real impact, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow with us.  Your present skillset    * Pursuing an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, or engineering    * High level of technical knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus    * Coding skills required in at least one leading programming language (Python and C++ or C#)   * Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus   * Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail    * Ability to work autonomously, in a collegial and collaborative setting, and with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.   * Excellent communication skills   * Fluent in English, any other language is a plus   Interviewing:    * Apply online: applications are evaluated on a rolling basis by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. This is a great opportunity to stand out, as we read every application carefully and look for specific, thoughtful answers that reflect your genuine interests.   * Technical assessment - Selected candidates will be invited to complete a coding challenge designed to evaluate core technical and problem-solving skills.    * Interviews - Shortlisted applicants will proceed to interviews conducted either on-site or via Microsoft Teams. These will assess both your technical expertise and your alignment with our culture and values.    We encourage you to take part in one of our Data Challenges, which offer a valuable opportunity to engage with the types of problems encountered in the Quantitative Research role while showcasing your analytical and technical skills. Strong performance may lead to direct follow-up from our team, making it an excellent way to gain early visibility in the recruitment process: Challenge data (ens.fr)     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

Qube Research & Technologies

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 our 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.    Over the years, QRT has invested in a global research and execution platform which has been deployed to cover all geographies and asset classes. This platform includes everything from high-frequency trading proficiency to extensive multi-year simulation research infrastructures. Our culture is centred around technology, automation, and industrialized processes. We operate in multiple languages from C++ to Python and embrace open-source software.    You will be joining a community of graduates and interns, who are all looking to build a future career within QRT. We believe in nurturing talent to be successful and are looking for a new cohort of individuals to join the firm in the upcoming year. We offer a stimulating, intellectual and high performing environment, where we foster collaboration.    You will have the opportunity to join a growing and dynamic environment, where you will be mentored by industry experts to support your professional growth, this includes the prospect of securing a full-time graduate position after successfully completing your internship.    Your future role at QRT  The successful candidate will join a growing Business Data and Analytics team playing a key role in supporting the development of our applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to transform internal and external data into high-value insight for senior stakeholders:  * Develop and maintain internal data applications developed on Python Dash  * Refactor legacy code to be clean, stable and production-ready  * Automate internal workflows using AWS and help maintain the existing infrastructure  * Proactively improve existing functionality or add new features  Your present skillset   * Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience, graduating in 2025 or 2026 * Eagerness to learn about and adapt to new technologies  * Good understanding of best practices in Software Development (e.g. TDD)  * Knowledge of Python, and common Python libraries (e.g. Dash, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic)   * Organised, proactive and able to manage your own development pipeline    * Good to haves  * * Experience in cloud computing/architecture and IaC, particularly AWS and Terraform  * * Experience with front-end development (e.g. Dash, React)  * * Good knowledge of SQL   Interviewing:    * Apply online: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early   * Resume Reviewed: Your application will be reviewed by a member of the Talent team, before being handed over to the Production Support team for final review. If successful, we will invite you to the next round.    * Interviewing: Our team will assess your skill set across at least three rounds of interviews. These can take place via Teams or onsite  * Offer: Successful candidates will receive an offer to join our team

Qube Research & Technologies

Programme duration: from 5 to 6 months, starting in 2026.    Who qualifies: Penultimate or final year students completing a Bachelor's, Master's.   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 our 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.   Over the years, QRT has invested in a global research and execution platform which has been deployed to cover all geographies and asset classes. This platform covers a broad spectrum from high to low frequency trading systems. We thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, smart automation, and scalable processes, enabling us to move fast, think big, and deliver at scale.    We are committed to identifying and developing exceptional talent, and are inviting a new cohort of outstanding individuals to join us in the year ahead. Our internship offers a stimulating, intellectually rigorous, and high-performance environment, where collaboration is key to success. You will work alongside and be mentored by industry-leading professionals, gaining invaluable experience and positioning yourself for the opportunity to secure a full-time graduate role upon successful completion of the program.     Your future role at QRT   Throughout the recruitment process, we will work to align your skills, interests, and potential with the teams where you can make the greatest impact. As part of QRT’s data teams, you will work at the heart of our research and trading operations - designing, building, and managing the data solutions that underpin our strategies. You will collaborate closely with Traders, Researchers, and Engineers to ensure our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and able to power cutting-edge quantitative research. Your work will involve tackling complex challenges in data acquisition, engineering, and platform design.  Examples of potential roles and projects include:  * Quantitative Data Analyst  Source, design, and onboard new datasets in line with priorities set by trading desks. Support data integration into trading systems, propose data-driven solutions to unlock new research opportunities, and manage the full lifecycle of data sourcing projects, from acquisition and exploration to design. Collaborate with Data Engineers to bring datasets into production at scale.  * Data Engineer  Manage extensive datasets across QRT’s research and trading platforms. Design and implement data stores and APIs, monitor the health and performance of data processes, and deliver production-ready datasets. Provide direct support to Researchers and Traders to ensure they can fully leverage the capabilities of our data platform.  * Data Platform Engineer  Build and maintain the large-scale data infrastructure that powers our research environment. Focus on the ingestion, processing, and serving of data for both real-time and batch workflows, ensuring the platform operates with low latency and high availability. Continuously monitor and optimize system performance to handle growing volumes of complex datasets efficiently.    Your present skillset   * Strong core computer science foundations, including algorithms, data structures, parallel programming, and object-oriented programming (OOP).  * Genuine interest in software engineering, infrastructure, or data engineering within a low-latency environment, working in Python. * Interest to build expertise in high-performance, real-time trading systems  * Excellent communication and analytical skills - you will interact directly with Traders and Researchers   * Drive for rapid autonomy and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.  * Rigorous and structured approach to problem-solving.  Preferred qualifications (a plus):  * Knowledge of databases such as SQL or NoSQL.  * Experience in front-end development.  * Interest in financial markets and/or algorithmic trading.     Interview Process:  * Application - Submit your application online. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early to maximize your chances.  * Technical Assessment - Selected candidates will be invited to complete a coding challenge designed to evaluate core technical and problem-solving skills.  * Interviews - Shortlisted applicants will proceed to interviews, conducted either on-site or via Microsoft Teams. These will assess both your technical expertise and your alignment with our culture and values.       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.