Infrastructure Engineer

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.   The successful candidate will join the established DCO team at QRT, working closely with Network Engineering and infrastructure teams you will be responsible for the implementation and physical  deployment of electronic trading infrastructure in support of the firm’s trading activities. Your Future Role within QRT * Contribute to the design and planning of new equipment deployments in line with data centre best practices * Deploy, maintain, and decommission trading infrastructure hardware, including FPGA platforms, ultra-low-latency servers, and high-performance network switches, across a global colocation footprint * Ensure consistent build quality across structured cabling, rack layouts, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and environmental monitoring * Coordinate installations, upgrades, capacity expansions, and decommissions with exchanges, colocation providers, hardware vendors, and onsite engineers * Support procurement, logistics, inventory management, and the movement of hardware and components between sites * Maintain accurate and up-to-date infrastructure documentation (rack elevations, patching matrices, connectivity layouts) using CMDB tools such as NetBox * Work closely with network engineering and trading teams to ensure physical infrastructure meets performance and operational requirements * Use basic scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible) to support automation, monitoring, and operational tooling where required * Ensure data centre operations meet high standards of security, cleanliness, documentation, and supply management * Install, troubleshoot, and support servers, switches, timing devices, and cabling in live environments * Provide break-fix support in a 24/7 global trading environment Your Present Skillset: * Experience working in low-latency or high-performance trading infrastructure environments (e.g. HFT, exchange colocation, market making) * Strong understanding of hardware and systems used in low-latency trading, including FPGAs, optical taps, high-performance servers, networking, and timing equipment * Solid understanding of hardware and network devices, including basic configuration * Proven experience managing vendors and delivering on-site changes and large-scale deployments to exacting standards * High standards of physical build quality, attention to detail, and operational discipline in infrastructure layout and cabling * Strong documentation skills with a focus on process consistency and operational readiness * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, globally distributed team environment * Willingness to travel internationally and provide occasional evening or weekend support as part of a flexible operations schedule * Ability to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rotation supporting global trading operations   Base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 per year.  QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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.    The global infrastructure team ensures the stability, performance, and optimisation of QRT’s technology environment. The team collaborates with engineers, business stakeholders, and end users to troubleshoot issues, improve monitoring and instrumentation, and deliver solutions that support latency-sensitive trading platforms.  Your Future Role within QRT  * Administer and support QRT’s instrumentation estate, primarily based on Corvil technology  * Analyse network and application latency, supporting troubleshooting efforts across trading platforms  * Investigate and resolve performance and platform issues, ensuring systems remain up to date and secure  * Contribute to BAU tasks, maintenance activities, and new project delivery  * Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance processes and improve monitoring and instrumentation  Your Present Skillset  * SME level knowledge of Corvil from a user and administrator perspective  * CCE / CPME qualification (advantageous)  * Automation experience (advantageous)  * Multiple years of experience of using and supporting Corvil in the financial space with a broad understanding of electronic trading  * Understanding of tap aggregation and time-stamping techniques  * Ability to contribute to troubleshooting efforts and latency analysis  * Effective collaborator who thrives in a team environment and enjoys knowledge sharing  * Strong documentation skills, ensuring systems and processes are clearly recorded and maintained  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment    Base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000 per year.  QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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.   The Database Administration team, within the global infrastructure function, supports, administers, and secures QRT’s key database platforms. The team partners with users across the business to translate requirements into resilient, scalable solutions, ensuring that data platforms remain robust, performant, and aligned with QRT’s trading and research needs.  Your Future Role within QRT  * Administer and maintain PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases in a production environment  * Support database projects covering administration, high availability, capacity planning, design, and data warehousing  * Implement and monitor disaster recovery, backup, and performance tuning processes  * Manage security, access, and permissions across environments  * Collaborate with business and technology teams to design and deliver reliable database solutions  * Contribute to the automation and scripting of database operations (e.g. PowerShell, Shell, Python, Ansible)  * Assist with cloud database administration initiatives  Your Present Skillset  * 5+ years’ experience in production database administration for PostgreSQL and SQL Server  * Knowledge of database monitoring, performance analysis, disaster recovery, and performance tuning  * Proficiency in SQL, T-SQL, or PL/SQL for administration and development  * Experience managing security and permissions across environments  * Strong documentation, testing, and attention to detail  * Organized, proactive, and collaborative team player  * Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: ClickHouse, Snowflake, cloud database administration, scripting (PowerShell, Shell, Python, Ansible)    Base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $220,000 per year.  QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.