Jobs Companies Qube Research & Technologies 2027 Internship/Graduate - Security Engineer

About this 2027 Internship/Graduate - Security Engineer role at Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies · Onsite · Hong Kong
Programme duration: from 3 to 6 months, starting in 2027.

Who qualifies: Penultimate or final year students completing a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD.


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.
 
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.

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.

Security Engineer

As part of QRT’s Security team, you will help protect the core of our global technology infrastructure. Working alongside our Cloud, Infrastructure, and Network Operations teams, we design and implement the security controls that defend QRT’s high-performance platforms against evolving threats. By embedding security into every stage of our engineering and operations, we enable QRT to innovate and trade at scale with confidence and integrity.

The Security team safeguards QRT’s systems, data, and operations against cyber threats. We operate across security engineering, operations, and awareness, implementing measures to prevent, detect, and respond to vulnerabilities and incidents. Our scope includes vulnerability management, incident response, security tooling, and organization-wide awareness initiatives. Through a proactive and collaborative approach, we ensure QRT’s technology environment remains secure, resilient, and compliant.

Your present skillset

  • Passion for Technology: Demonstrated interest in technology and engineering through achievements in software or hardware projects, whether academic, personal, or hobby-based — formal Computer Science training is not essential. 
  • Technical Skills: Examples of relevant experience include: 
    • Basic understanding of key security principles and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning tools, password management, data encryption, and secure coding practices. 
    • Programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or others) 
    • Linux command-line (RedHat/CentOS) 
    • Understanding of Linux/Unix system administration fundamentals 
    • Familiarity with command-line tools and shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred) 
      • Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Ethernet) 
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize designs for performance, resource usage, and power efficiency.
  • Mindset: Proactive, curious, and unafraid to ask questions. Able to identify and implement optimisations that improve performance.
  • Approach: Self-motivated, results-driven, and entrepreneurial in spirit.

Interview Process:

  • Application - Submit your application online. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early to maximize your chances.
  • Technical Assessment: Selected candidates will be invited to complete a coding challenge designed to evaluate core technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Interviews - 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.

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 

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