Qube Research & Technologies

Market Microstructure Researcher

Qube Research & Technologies · Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL $180K–$260K Posted 2026-09-25
Salary
$180K–$260K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

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.

Your future role within QRT:

We are seeking a Market Microstructure Researcher to help optimize exchange connectivity and interaction for our high-frequency trading strategies. You will analyse network and exchange protocols, automate performance metrics, and lead experiments to improve our trading operations, with a focus on latency-sensitive exchanges.

  • Network & Protocol Analysis: Analyse network and exchange protocol captures to identify inefficiencies and improve communication performance
  • Exchange Research & Liaison: Research exchange features, attend presentations, and communicate with exchange counterparts to gather insights
  • Execution Optimization: Reverse-engineer trading systems and design and conduct experiments to improve fill rates
  • Cross-team Communication: Collaborate directly with trading and research teams to ensure best application of findings and direct PnL impact
  • Data Analysis: Effectively work with large and robust datasets to identify and resolve inefficiencies in internal execution systems and exchange communication

Your present skillset:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data analysis and/or low-level systems and network engineering
  • Strong skills in Python and time-series analysis
  • Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet
  • Familiarity with market microstructure and low-latency trading is a plus
  • Advanced networking and GNU/Linux knowledge is a plus

Base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $260,000 per year.

QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Python
$60K — 10th pctl $230K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $220K vs. market median $130K for Operations roles
+70%
above median
Based on 18,000+ Operations roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies

Quantitative Finance · Private · London, United Kingdom

Stage & Valuation
Private · $38B
Key Investors
Trident Capital Holdings
Open roles on NewJob
Most hiring in
Engineering (81) · Data & ML (28) · Operations (22)
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager that deploys a diverse range of investment strategies across geographies and asset classes. The firm originated as a spin-out from Credit Suisse in 2018.
Quantitative Finance Hedge Fund Asset Management Investment Management
E
Senior AI Delivery Engineer
New York, NY
Engineering
$180K–$300K
E
Market Access Developer - Crypto
New York, NY
Engineering
$180K–$270K
E
Security Engineer - Platform Security
New York, NY
Engineering
$180K–$260K
See all 145+ roles at Qube Research & Technologies →
A
Market Risk Specialist
ACT Commodities Group New York, NY
Operations
$120K–$160K
A
Market Risk, Vice President
AQR Capital Management Greenwich, CT
Operations
$200K–$225K
C
Senior Project Manager II, Market Access Programs
Capital Rx Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Operations
$131K–$164K
C
Analyst, Market Optimization & Trading
Clearway Energy Group San Diego, California, United States
Operations
$85K–$95K
See all Operations roles →

Interested in this role?

Apply directly on the company site — no recruiter middleman, no account required.

Apply now →
Apply on company site