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2026 Graduate - FPGA Engineering
CompanyQube Research & Technologies
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an intern or graduate in the FPGA team, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of custom FPGA-based trading platforms. You will work with SystemVerilog, C++, and Python to build, test, and refine high-performance, low-latency systems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1977
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all asset classes across the world. Driven by a shared passion for data, research, technology and trading expertise, we strive to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.
Established in 2016, QRT can rely on its employees across 12 offices in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
We currently have multiple open positions on our website, please check and apply on line: https://www.qube-rt.com/careers/
QRT supports various coding initiatives as well as academic projects developing and promoting maths and science education.
More information: https://www.qube-rt.com/commitments
About the Role
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">London </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Programme duration:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 3-6 months or 12-month industrial placement, or full-time graduate </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who qualifies</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: penultimate or final year students completing bachelor’s or master’s degree </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qube Research & Technologies (QRT)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 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-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your future role at QRT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<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-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) team designs and builds ultra-low-latency hardware systems that power QRT’s trading platforms. By developing custom logic directly on cutting-edge FPGA devices, we enable trading strategies to process market data and execute orders with exceptional speed and precision. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, the team uses SystemVerilog, C++, and Python to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that give QRT a competitive edge in global markets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As an intern or graduate in the FPGA team, you will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" 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"><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of custom FPGA-based trading platforms used in live trading.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work with SystemVerilog, C++, and Python to build, test, and refine high-performance, low-latency systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in implementing and verifying new FPGA features to improve market data processing and order execution speeds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate FPGA systems into QRT’s wider trading infrastructure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art FPGA hardware and toolchains used in high-frequency trading.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation to ensure systems run with maximum efficiency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support ongoing research and development projects aimed at advancing FPGA capabilities as QRT grows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your current skillset </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" 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="auto">Education – </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Penultimate or final year students working towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, on track to achieve a 2:1 or above from a leading institution. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Passion for Technology – </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Technical Skills –</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience or coursework in HDL (e.g., SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Programming skills in C++ and/or Python</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of digital logic design, computer architecture, and high-speed interfaces</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus) is a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to troubleshoot and optimise designs for performance, resource usage, and power efficiency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Mindset – </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Proactive, curious, and unafraid to ask questions, with the confidence to suggest and implement improvements that enhance performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Approach – </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and results-driven.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Interviewing</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" 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="auto">Apply Online - </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Assessment - </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a coding challenge to assess your technical skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shortlisting - </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our engineering teams will review your background and coding challenge performance to select candidates for the next stage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Interviews - </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shortlisted candidates will receive requests to a range of technical and soft skill interviews via Teams or onsite.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Offer - </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Successful candidates will receive an offer to join QRT.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"><span class="TextRun SCXW239089558 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239089558 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="footer">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></span><span class="TextRun SCXW239089558 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239089558 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="footer"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW239089558 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239089558 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="footer"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239089558 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[4513,9026],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[3,4]}"> </span></span></p>
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FPGASystemVerilogC++PythonDigital Logic DesignComputer ArchitectureHigh-Speed InterfacesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProactive MindsetCuriosityEntrepreneurial ApproachSelf-MotivatedResults-Driven
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