C++ Developer (Market Execution) at Qube Research & Technologies (Hong Kong, China)
Qube Research & Technologies· Hong Kong, China·
Job description
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.
We are looking for a senior C++ developer with proven experience supporting HFT.
Your future role within QRT
- You’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the QRT market access systems, to meet the demands of low latency and high frequency trading
- You’ll work closely with the traders, researchers to understand the requirements and provide timely feedbacks and solutions
- You’ll work closely with Linux admin and network engineers, for optimal system set up and deployment
- You’ll work with exchanges and external vendors, to fully grasp the end-to-end flow and explore any potential improvements in time to market
- You’ll be part of the QRT Market Access team, enhancing and maintaining existing systems, that cover all main global markets and various asset classes including Equities, Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Commodities and Options
Your present skillset
- Expert skills in C++ and Linux platform.
- Proven experience in low latency optimization and tuning techniques.
- Proven experience in market access systems at a financial institution.
- Existing experience in Asia markets desirable
- Good knowledge of financial products desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills desirable
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.
Why work at Qube Research & Technologies
- Compensation & Career Growth: Highly competitive pay. Interns can earn around $12k per month. Over 40% of staff are in a deferred compensation plan with exposure to fund performance. Glassdoor rating of 4.1/5.0, with compensation (4.0) and career opportunities (4.1) as top highlights.
- Culture & Demographics: Young, high-performance culture (74% of staff aged 40 or under, 38% aged 30 or under). 90% of staff reported good team morale in an internal survey. Described as a "fertile ground for experimental research."
- Work Environment: Hybrid/office-based depending on role and location. Offices in London (HQ), Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Chicago, Dubai, Mumbai, Geneva, and more. New London office in Victoria.
- Notable Perks: Deferred compensation plan with fund performance exposure. Interns can earn around $12k per month. Strong focus on work-life balance initiatives.
- Engineering Culture: Heavy emphasis on technology (Python, C++, C#, Snowflake, FPGA, low-latency systems, MLflow, Kubernetes). 22% of staff are in Research roles, 6% in Technical roles. Strong support for coding initiatives and academic projects in maths and science.