# 2026 Graduate - FPGA Engineering [Qube RT](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/qube-rt.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Technology](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/technology.md) Qube RT is hiring a 2026 Graduate - FPGA Engineering in London. Posted 2025-09-25; applications close 2025-11-24. **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/quberesearchandtechnologies/jobs/8095410002 Posted 6mo ago. ## Role details ## Location London ## Programme duration 3-6 months or 12-month industrial placement, or full-time graduate. ## Who qualifies Penultimate or final year students completing bachelor’s or master’s degree. ## About Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) 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 deployed across geographies and asset classes, covering 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. ## Your future role at QRT Throughout the recruitment process, we will work to align your skills, interests, and potential with the teams where you can make the greatest impact. 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. ### Your current skillset - Education – 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. - 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 – - Experience or coursework in HDL (e.g., SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL) - Programming skills in C++ and/or Python - Understanding of digital logic design, computer architecture, and high-speed interfaces - Familiarity with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus) is a plus - Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to troubleshoot and optimise designs for performance, resource usage, and power efficiency. - Mindset – Proactive, curious, and unafraid to ask questions, with the confidence to suggest and implement improvements that enhance performance. - Approach – Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and results-driven. ## Interviewing - Apply Online - Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early. - Technical Assessment - If shortlisted, you’ll complete a coding challenge to assess your technical skills. - Shortlisting - Our engineering teams will review your background and coding challenge performance to select candidates for the next stage. - Interviews - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a range of technical and soft-skill interviews via Teams or onsite. - Offer - Successful candidates will receive an offer to join QRT. 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. 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