Qube Research & Technologies
Compute Operations Engineer
London · Work style not stated
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- EmployerQube Research & Technologies
- LocationLondon
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employer posted
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.
The Compute Operations team support the day-to-day operation of on-prem compute infrastructure, covering HPC server hardware, Linux-based platforms, and user-facing support. You will work closely with the Compute Ops Team Lead, Linux engineers, and other platform groups to maintain reliable, performant compute services across Slurm, Kubernetes, and control-plane environments.
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Your Future Role within QRT
You will:
- Provide hands-on support for HPC server hardware, including diagnostics, issue investigation, and coordination with vendors for repairs
- Monitor system health and respond to alerts using infrastructure monitoring tools
- Support hardware lifecycle activities, including provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning
- Troubleshoot Linux-based systems across OS, networking, and storage layers
- Triage and resolve user-facing issues across compute platforms such as Slurm and Kubernetes
- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors on maintenance and incident resolution
- Execute scheduled maintenance and change activities
- Maintain accurate infrastructure records and documentation
- Contribute to runbooks and continuous improvement of operational processes
- Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
Your Present Skillset
- 2–5 years of experience in compute infrastructure, systems engineering, or a related role
- Strong Linux systems administration experience (i.e. RHEL, Rocky Linux, or similar)
- Strong understanding of server hardware (i.e. compute, storage, networking components)
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g. OneView, Dell OME, or similar)
- Exposure to HPC or platform environments such as Slurm or Kubernetes
- Experience or familiarity with operational tooling (i.e. NetBox, DNS, HashiCorp Vault, Ansible, scripting languages or similar)
- Knowledge of automation or scripting (e.g. Bash, Python, Ansible)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment
- Understanding of datacentre operations and safety practices is beneficial
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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