2027 Internship/Graduate - Data Engineer

About the role

Join Qube Research & Technologies as a Data Engineer intern in Hong Kong for 3 to 6 months in 2027. Work on managing datasets, designing data stores, and supporting trading and research teams in a high-performance environment.

Programme Details

• Duration: 3 to 6 months starting in 2027
• Location: Hong Kong
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals
• Potential to secure a full-time graduate role after completion

Role Responsibilities

• Manage extensive datasets across research and trading platforms
• Design and implement data stores and APIs
• Monitor health and performance of data processes
• Deliver production-ready datasets
• Support Researchers and Traders to leverage data platform capabilities

Candidate Requirements

• Penultimate or final year Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD students
• Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, parallel programming, and OOP
• Interest in software, infrastructure, or data engineering in low-latency environments
• Proficiency in Python
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Drive for rapid autonomy and structured problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
• Experience in front-end development
• Interest in financial markets or algorithmic trading

Interview Process

• Submit application online; rolling review recommended
• Technical assessment coding challenge for selected candidates
• Interviews on-site or via Microsoft Teams assessing technical skills and cultural fit