HPC Research Platform - Software Engineer 

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.

You will work on the HPC Research Platform, building and evolving an in-house research platform that provides efficient, secure access to compute and data for research teams across the organisation. The focus is on enabling the execution of large-scale compute pipelines by developing the services and tools that underpin job submission, scheduling, security, and observability across a range of environments. You will collaborate closely with Quantitative Researchers as well as engineering and infrastructure stakeholders to deliver a platform that supports computational research at scale.

Your future role within QRT 

• Design and develop libraries, APIs, services, and systems to meet the compute demands of quantitative researchers across the company
• Implement and design software to facilitate an orchestration-driven approach to managing massive compute clusters
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and cross-functional teams to deliver a secure, integrated platform for compute access
• Exposure to the design and implementation of HPC research tooling on state-of-the-art infrastructure 

Your Present Skillset 

• BSc/MEng/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years software development experience
• 2+ years development experience with Python and interest in the Go programming language
• (Required) Proven expertise in the design and development of large-scale distributed systems
• (Preferred) Previous experience in quantitative finance working with researchers
• Flexible in adopting new technologies and a proactive approach to continuous skill development
• Strong communication and interpersonal 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.