Research Platform - Software Engineer

Flow Traders

Flow Traders is looking for Senior C++ Software Engineers to join our growing team in Hong Kong. Software Engineers at Flow Traders provide us with our competitive edge, equipping Researchers and Traders with the information and capabilities that they need to make sound business decisions. C++ plays a critical role in our event-driven trading systems, which are designed to reliably handle vast amounts of data at ultra-low latencies. As a C++ Engineer, you will build systems used to analyze and trade tens of thousands of products across hundreds of global trading venues every day. Working closely with Technologists, Quantitative Researchers, and Traders, you’ll guide the development of our in-house trading technology and optimize it to achieve market-leading performance and reliability. Our proprietary trading platform includes everything from venue connectivity (feed handlers and ordering gateways) to trading engines to shared platforms that enable us to work quickly and efficiently - we are proud of our open and collaborative culture, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to find what fits you best. Teamwork is one of our most important firm values, and end users are never more than a short walk away, guaranteeing short feedback loops and immediate insight into the value that your code provides. To foster collaboration and innovation, we maintain shared libraries, encourage code re-use, and continuously evolve our views on application architecture.     WHAT YOU WILL DO: Main technical activities include: For all C++ openings: * Lead the development and global rollout of our Core platform used in multiple business/focus groups (Market data, Quantitative research, Pricing, Strategies) * Be involved in the development process, which will be a fast-paced iterative process where you deploy your deliverables and validate them yourself and/or together with traders or quants * Develop tools/frameworks to deliver capabilities for tuning/develop data-driven systematic pricing and trading strategies * Work together with focus group engineers, Quants and Technical traders to refine requirements, collect feedback, and iterate on design and implementation of platform requirements   Exchange Connectivity: * Write software that communicates with exchanges through their APIs, receiving market data and sending orders over the network in different protocols, such as FIX, Websocket or HTTP requests * Ensure quality of software based on a set of testing suites, which you are expected to use, maintain and extend * Optimize exchange communication through kernel bypass, optimizing TLS or the connection handling to an exchange * Research exchange behavior in detail to align our behavior to that of an exchange * Implement these solutions using the provided exchange SDKs in different languages such as C++, Rust, Python, Typescript   Trading Strategies: * Implement trading algorithms based on requirements provided by traders and quants * Acquire and develop the necessary trading knowledge to successfully translate the requirements into actual software implementation * Continuously improve the stability, reliability, and performance of the trading engine * Enhance monitoring and observability in collaboration with the Trading Operations team * Investigate and resolve production issues such as crashes, unexpected business logic behavior, and performance bottlenecks * Prepare for releases and deployments of new trading engine versions   WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED   * BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent * 5+ years post-graduation professional C++ software development experience (proprietary trading industry preferred) *  Ability to write clean, reliable, and highly scalable code * Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures * Experience in parallel, asynchronous, and multithreaded programming *  Interest in achieving maximum performance from available hardware and software *  Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical business colleagues   Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders

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 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. We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to be an integral member of the Core Platform team. We work closely with traders and risk managers to provide real time and end of day Pricing and Risk information for all trading activity within QRT. This position has high visibility across the business and exposure to all parts of the trading lifecycle. This position requires a commitment to effective problem solving, strong technical skills, good attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Your future role within QRT   * Key member of the core technology team building and enhancing high throughput Linux based services * Integrating and maintaining pricing models for trading and risk calculation within the core technology platform * Potential to work with other services in the platform like order, trade, position managers, product reference and market data systems * Working closely with pricing quants, quantitative developers, traders and operations staff to design and develop cutting-edge systems to keep QRT at the forefront of its field * Working in primarily in C++ and Python * Direct interaction with risk managers and trading desk   Your Present Skillset    * 4+ years of experience of a front or middle office role * Expert in low latency, high throughput Linux development using advanced C/C++, STL * Key experience in designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems * Experience working with pricing models is highly desirable * Good knowledge of Equities, Futures, Options, Swaps asset classes highly desirable * Good knowledge of execution lifecycles and instrument lifecycles (such as corporate actions, settlement, bond coupons, swap resets) is highly desirable * Advanced knowledge of distributed network architecture * Proficient with Linux / GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat OS is essential * Experience with QT/WX/MFC GUI Frameworks nice to have. * Team player with good communication skills   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. Your future role within QRT: As a Hybrid EUC & Windows Platform Engineer, you will be part of the Global Infrastructure Team, responsible for designing, building, and supporting both Microsoft Windows Server / virtualization infrastructure and core End User Computing (EUC) services. Your role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of core IT services that underpin research technology, trading platforms, market execution, and data processing, while also ensuring a secure, consistent, and high-performing end-user experience across Windows endpoints, identity, and productivity services. This role blends server platform engineering with modern EUC engineering, with a strong focus on Active Directory, Group Policy design, endpoint automation, and operational excellence. Windows Server & Core Infrastructure Engineering * Build, manage, and deploy Windows Server environments (2022–2025). * Design, deploy, and support a globally distributed, multi-forest Active Directory environment. * Configure and manage core AD services including DNS, replication, trusts, and identity integration with Entra ID. * Manage user lifecycle processes within Active Directory, including provisioning, access controls, delegation, and role-based access models. * Automate AD user and group management tasks, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and policy validation. * Troubleshoot complex AD authentication, Kerberos, NTLM, and group membership issues impacting end users. * Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration automation initiatives using PowerShell in combination with Ansible and Terraform where applicable. * Build and manage VMware ESXi infrastructure, clustering, and virtualisation services. * Optimise and troubleshoot server backups (e.g., Veeam) to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness. * Configure and maintain monitoring and observability tooling (e.g., Splunk) for performance and security visibility. * Work with SAN/NAS storage platforms to ensure high availability and resilience. * Provide 2nd-line support and act as 3rd-line escalation for Windows Server and infrastructure-related incidents. End User Computing (EUC) & Endpoint Engineering * Engineer, build, and optimise Windows 10/11 desktop environments across physical and virtual platforms. * Support and optimise Citrix DaaS / VDI environments, including image management, GPO optimisation, and user experience tuning. * Support and optimise Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services to deliver secure and consistent user experiences. * Develop advanced PowerShell scripts to automate endpoint builds, software deployments, patch validation, and compliance reporting. * Provide escalation support for EUC incidents affecting business-critical users, including performance, application compatibility, device compliance, and authentication. * Identify recurring EUC issues and implement automation-based remediation strategies. * Design and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for endpoint configuration, security hardening, user environment control, and compliance enforcement. * Own endpoint lifecycle processes including provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance, and decommissioning. * Configure and manage endpoint security baselines across both Intune and Group Policy (co-management or hybrid scenarios where applicable). * Build reporting and health-check scripts for endpoint compliance, patch levels, BitLocker status, and device posture. * Troubleshoot profile management, FSLogix, login performance, and policy conflicts in virtual environments. * Drive standardisation across Windows Server builds, endpoint baselines, GPO structures, and Citrix images. * Maintain technical documentation including AD design, GPO standards, endpoint baselines, and automation frameworks. * Provide cross-functional troubleshooting support across infrastructure, networking, storage, security, and cloud teams. * Stay informed about emerging Windows platform, EUC, and identity technologies to identify strategic improvement opportunities. Your present skillset (ideal candidate profile) * Extensive experience designing and supporting Windows Server and enterprise AD environments. * Strong hands-on expertise in Active Directory architecture, GPO design, DNS, replication, and identity troubleshooting. * Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for both server and EUC automation, including AD and endpoint management. * Deep understanding of Windows 10/11 enterprise builds, hardening, and lifecycle management. * Experience managing Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity environments. * Experience supporting and optimising Citrix DaaS / VDI environments. * Experience with VMware ESXi, clustering, and virtual infrastructure. * Experience with backup platforms such as Veeam. * Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, PKI/certificate services, and infrastructure security. * Strong troubleshooting capability across server, endpoint, identity, and virtual desktop layers. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across global 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.