Market Microstructure Researcher
Qube Research & Technologies · New York
Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000 to $260,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Qube Research & Technologies's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 8% of Qube Research & Technologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Qube Research & Technologies
- high 196 stale, 1 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 252 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
As a Market Microstructure Researcher at Qube Research & Technologies, you will focus on optimizing exchange connectivity for high-frequency trading strategies. Your day-to-day tasks will include analyzing network protocols, automating performance metrics, conducting experiments to enhance trading operations, and collaborating with trading and research teams to drive improvements in execution and profitability.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Qube Research & Technologies as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- Familiarity with market microstructure and low-latency trading
- Advanced networking and GNU/Linux knowledge
What you get
- Base salary range of $180,000 to $260,000 per year
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
- Competitive benefits package
Worth weighing
- Focus on high-frequency trading may require a fast-paced work environment
- Role involves a significant amount of collaboration across teams, which may affect individual work style
- No specific details on the competitive benefits package provided
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Listed by Qube Research & Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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