Quantitative Developer - Ultra Low-Latency (C++)

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. QRT's High-Frequency Trading team designs and operates ultra-low-latency systems at global scale. We’re hiring experienced C++ engineers who are passionate about performance, efficiency, and building highly optimized systems. You’ll work on performance-critical systems with direct impact on live trading outcomes. Your future role at QRT: You’ll work across our latency-critical stack - from kernel-level tuning and network optimization to highly efficient C++ components. This role involves close collaboration with our FPGA engineering team as well as our hardware and infrastructure engineers to design end-to-end architectures where every single nanosecond counts. * Design and optimize C++ systems for trading, market data, and infrastructure * Profile and fine-tune performance across CPU, cache, and memory layers * Collaborate with FPGA engineers to integrate hardware and software pathways Your present skillset: * 5+ years of experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17 or newer) * Strong grasp of systems programming, low-level understanding including memory management and CPU's architectures * Deep familiarity with Linux internals, kernel parameters, and low-level profiling * Curiosity about hardware, networking, and how systems behave under real load   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 to 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: We are hiring a Senior Low-Latency Software Engineer to join a newly formed team building a high-performance trading platform from scratch. This platform sits at the heart of QRT’s execution capabilities and is designed for ultra-low-latency, high-frequency trading. You will work on systems where performance is critical, contributing directly to how strategies are executed in live markets. You will collaborate closely with quant researchers and traders to turn models into efficient, production-grade systems, while shaping the architecture and performance of the platform using modern C++ (C++23). Responsibilities: * Design, build, and optimize greenfield, high-performance distributed trading systems in C++, with a strong focus on latency, scalability, and reliability * Partner closely with quant researchers and trading teams to translate strategies into production systems and contribute to the overall architecture Your present skillset: * 5+ years of experience in low-latency / high-performance C++ development * Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) and systems programming * Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and real-time systems * Solid understanding of Linux systems and low-level performance optimization Nice to have: * Experience in electronic trading systems (market data, execution, or connectivity) * Understanding of market microstructure * Knowledge of networking (TCP/UDP) and system-level performance tuning * Exposure to hardware acceleration (e.g. FPGA) * Experience with Python for tooling or prototyping 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 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. A trading desk is successful thanks to the mix of the following three internal teams: * Quant Traders: who are having strong knowledge about finance and trading * Quant Researchers: who are mathematicians * Quant Devs: who are strong in tech and computer science Your future role within QRT: * You will be working within a trading desk which means that your contribution will have a direct and immediate impact on the desk’s success * Placing you as a key member of a Quant Dev team working closely with Quant Researchers and Quant Traders. * A role with the potential to touch many aspects of algorithmic trading, including ultra-low-latency trading engine (tracking nanoseconds), research platform (Terabytes of data per day), and analytics infrastructure (Massive cloud computing) * Opportunities to solve hard technical challenges critical to the desk’s success Your present skill set: * Expertise in modern C++, with strong hands-on development experience * Deep understanding of system-level fundamentals, including CPU, memory, operating systems, and networking * Strong analytical mindset and genuine motivation for robust and high-quality code development * Proven ability to take full ownership of projects, from initial idea through to final delivery * Effective communication skills and adaptability within dynamic, fast-paced environments * Python skills highly desirable and considered a strong plus * High motivation to work in the finance industry – prior experience is not required 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.