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2026 - Internship, Quantitative Developer
Qube Research & Technologies
Zürich1mo ago
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About the role
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Programme duration:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> from 5 to 6 months, starting in 2026. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who qualifies</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Final year students completing a Bachelor's, or Master's.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Qube Research & Technologies (QRT)</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Over the years, QRT has invested in a global research and execution platform which has been deployed to cover all geographies and asset classes. This platform covers a broad spectrum from high to low frequency trading systems. We thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, smart automation, and scalable processes, enabling us to move fast, think big, and deliver at scale. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We are committed to identifying and developing exceptional talent, and are inviting a new cohort of outstanding individuals to join us in the year ahead. Our internship offers a stimulating, intellectually rigorous, and high-performance environment, where collaboration is key to success. You will work alongside and be mentored by industry-leading professionals, gaining invaluable experience and positioning yourself for the opportunity to secure a full-time graduate role upon successful completion of the program.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Your future role at QRT</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Throughout the recruitment process, we will work to align your skills, interests, and potential with the teams where you can make the greatest impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">As a Quantitative Developer at QRT, you will contribute to the engineering solutions that power our world-class quantitative research and trading, building the tools, platforms, and infrastructure that enable researchers and traders to operate at their best. You will be tackling projects that demand both technical depth and creativity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Examples of the projects you may work on include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Research Enablement & Platform Engineering</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Develop and optimize the platforms that power quantitative research across the firm. This may include scalable APIs, machine learning and data pipelines, orchestration frameworks, and shared infrastructure that accelerates research and experimentation. Collaborate closely with researchers to create efficient, reliable, and standardized environments for innovation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Tooling & Workflow Automation </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Design and deliver internal tools used directly by traders and researchers on discretionary desks. Projects may involve streamlining workflows, improving data accessibility, and supporting real-time decision-making - all within the high-intensity environment of front-office operations. Work interactively with users to deliver intuitive, high-impact solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Monitoring & Analytics Tools</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Build tools and dashboards to support the firm’s risk and oversight functions, enabling performance evaluation, risk monitoring, and investment oversight. Combine strong data processing and visualization skills with scalable infrastructure, and explore opportunities to integrate applied machine learning for deeper insights.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Your present skillset</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong core computer science foundations, including algorithms, data structures, parallel programming, and object-oriented programming (OOP).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{}">Ability to write production-grade Python - reusable, type-hinted modules with proper packaging and dependency management, not one-off scripts.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Genuine interest in software engineering, infrastructure, distributetes systems or data engineering within a low-latency environment.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-teams="true">Interest in high performance distributed systems.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent communication and analytical skills - you may interact directly with Traders and Researchers.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Drive for rapid autonomy and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Rigorous and structured approach to problem-solving.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Preferred qualifications (a plus):</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of databases such as SQL or NoSQL.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in front-end development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Interest in financial markets and/or algorithmic trading.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Interview Process</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Application </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">- Submit your application online. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early to maximize your chances.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Technical Assessment</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> - Selected candidates will be invited to complete a coding challenge designed to evaluate core technical and problem-solving skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Interviews</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> - Shortlisted applicants will proceed to interviews, conducted either on-site or via Microsoft Teams. These will assess both your technical expertise and your alignment with our culture and values.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="none">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.</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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