
Qube Research & Technologies · Sydney
Software Engineer – Core - Data & Lifecycle Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating across all...
Software Engineer – Core - Data & Lifecycle
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating across all liquid asset
classes worldwide. We are a technology and data-driven organisation applying a scientific approach to investing. By combining
data, research, technology, and trading expertise, we tackle complex problems in a highly collaborative environment. Our culture
of innovation underpins our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.
Your role at QRT
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Core Data & Lifecycle Engineering team in Sydney.
This team builds and owns critical systems that sit at the heart of QRT’s trading operations—powering trade and position lifecycle
management, reference data, and reporting workflows across all asset classes. These systems are highly visible and directly
influence trading decisions, risk management, and operational efficiency.
This is primarily a hands-on engineering role (≈80% development), with a smaller component (≈20% support and system ownership)
focused on maintaining robustness, reliability, and data quality in production.
You’ll work closely with trading, research, risk, and operations teams, gaining strong exposure to the business while building
scalable, high-performance systems.
What you’ll work on
administrators
What we’re looking for
Domain experience (one or more is valuable, not required)
We’re interested in engineers with exposure to financial markets, particularly:
Deep expertise in a single asset class is not required—but an interest in learning and working in a trading environment is
important.
What will set you apart
Why join QRT?
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