Network 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.  The successful candidate will join the global infrastructure team at QRT. You will be responsible for architecting, engineering and subsequent delivery oversight across all aspects of the QRT network estate but with particular focus on our colocation infrastructure. The trading infrastructure is a combination of wide area connectivity and ultra-low latency trading infrastructures.   Your future role within QRT: The team will deliver network solutions which enable full lifecycle management (architect, design, build, operate, retire) for our network components across core network switching, firewalls, load balancers, instrumentation/telemetry, network CMDB, and automation. It is crucial that any candidates must be able to demonstrate delivery of complex networks, at scale, which have been delivered through a software and automation-driven mindset.   You will have deep knowledge of high-performance networking, including detailed knowledge of the product capabilities and roadmaps from the likes of Cisco, Arista and Fortinet. You will have direct experience of delivering and managing network solutions supporting corporate infrastructure and exchange specific ultra-low latency infrastructure with associated automation, telemetry and instrumentation frameworks.   Your present skillset: * As a senior network engineer, you will partner closely with the project management teams and work in a highly collaborative manner within the network team and the wider organisation   * You will be member of an existing engineering team where you have direct responsibility and accountability for a complex and high-performance network infrastructures   * You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of delivering complex network architectures delivered via software driven and agile methodology   * You will have deep knowledge of delivering networks supporting high-performance and low latency computing architectures   * You will have deep knowledge of the network vendor ecosystem and be able to demonstrate building engineering relationships at senior layers with vendor product and engineering teams   * You will stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains cutting-edge   * You will have knowledge of wide area network engineering focused on traffic prioritisation and steering.  It would be good to have experience of Segment Routing.     Base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $240,000 per year.  QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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 join a Network Engineering team responsible for designing and operating large-scale datacentre and high-performance computing (HPC) network infrastructure. The team works closely with Quantitative Researchers, Traders, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable, high-performance connectivity across compute and storage platforms. Your Future Role within QRT You will: * Architect, engineer and deliver large-scale datacentre network infrastructure supporting HPC environments * Design and build network fabrics with a focus on scalability, resilience and performance * Support connectivity across compute, storage and cloud platforms * Troubleshoot complex issues across large-scale network environments * Collaborate with project management and engineering teams across the organisation * Engage with network vendors and contribute to engineering discussions on products and solutions * Contribute to a software-driven network engineering approach, including automation and tooling * Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to evolve network infrastructure Your present skillset * Demonstrate expert knowledge of datacentre networking technologies, including EVPN/VXLAN * Demonstrate expert knowledge of routing protocols and resilient fabric design, with proven experience designing, building and troubleshooting large-scale datacentre network fabrics * Understand switch ASICs, buffering models, platform capabilities and performance trade-offs * Have experience with RDMA, RoCE and/or UEC networks * Understand datacentre physical standards, including fibre, optics, cabling, switch airflow, cooling and power * Have knowledge of WAN engineering and cloud interconnects supporting hybrid infrastructure and cloud bursting * Have at least basic practical knowledge of Python or Go/Golang, Ansible, Git and AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude * Be comfortable getting hands-on with smaller engineering tasks as well as larger strategic projects * Be a highly collaborative team player who takes ownership of complex problems and major project deliverables, communicating clearly and working across teams to drive successful outcomes 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.