Qube Research & Technologies

Software Engineer - Research Platform

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Paris, Île-de-France, FRA

In-Office

Mid level

Financial Services

The Role

Build and maintain a scalable research platform enabling distributed computation, large-scale backtesting, and rapid experimentation. Design user-friendly APIs, integrate research workflows with production, develop reusable libraries, write automated tests, and collaborate with researchers and engineers to implement new framework features and ensure high code quality.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

You will join our Research Platform team as an integral member, contributing to the development and evolution of our next-generation research platform which enables researchers to design, test, and deploy highly complex quantitative strategies. Our team collaborates closely with business stakeholders to solve challenging problems that directly impact quantitative research at scale. . This team is central to our business success, supporting distributed computation, large-scale backtesting, and rapid experimentation. Our primary language is Python and we operate in an ecosystem that increasingly utilizes Rust.

Your future role at QRT:

Developing user-friendly APIs for Research use
Designing and developing a scalable, robust platform for quantitative research
Writing automated tests and maintaining high code quality
Integrating Research Workflows with Strategy Deployment and Production
Developing reusable libraries and APIs
Collaborating with researchers and engineering teams to propose and implement new framework features

Your present skillset:

Experience and knowledge in distributed systems and large-scale data processing
Proficiency in Python and research-oriented APIs
Familiarity with Rust is helpful, but not required
Understanding of parallel computation
Knowledge of testing within continuous delivery and integration pipelines
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a small, close-knit team
Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
Experience in financial data or quantitative development is advantageous but not essential.
Fluency in English

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.

Skills Required

Experience and knowledge in distributed systems and large-scale data processing
Proficiency in Python and research-oriented APIs
Familiarity with Rust
Understanding of parallel computation
Knowledge of testing within continuous delivery and integration pipelines (CI/CD)
Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS)
Experience in financial data or quantitative development
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in small teams
Fluency in English

Qube Research & Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Office amenities such as free meals, social events, and wellness-focused workspaces are highlighted in multiple locations. Cycle-to-work schemes and onsite classes in Europe further enhance day-to-day quality of life.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Two paid volunteer days and corporate donation matching were introduced firmwide. Some locations also cite generous annual leave allowances with options to buy additional days.
Healthcare Strength — Private medical coverage and life insurance are called out for the UK. Job listings reference health insurance in various regions, though specifics differ by office.