Network Engineer (Service Provider WAN)

Qube Research & Technologies; London; On-site; NOK 1,119,000 - 1,679,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies invites a Network Engineer to join the Network Engineering function responsible for design, reliability, and optimisation of the wide-area network supporting global research and trading. You will operate and troubleshoot WAN, implement MPLS-based solutions, and collaborate with operations and automation teams to ensure robust connectivity and telemetry.

A strong background in BGP, EVPN, MVPN, multicast, and traffic engineering is required, with experience on Arista

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience with MPLS networks and WAN design.
• Hands-on knowledge of EVPN, VPNv4 and IPv4 BGP.
• Experience with multicast and MVPN deployments.
• Proficient with at least one major router platform.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex MPLS, routing and forwarding.
• Familiarity with network automation and telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and enhance large-scale WAN environments.
• Design, implement, and support MPLS-based solutions.
• Configure and maintain routing services across multi-site network.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot multicast services (MVPN).
• Analyse MPLS label operations and end-to-end forwarding.
• Support TCP/IP-based services and traffic flows.
• Produce and maintain accurate design artefacts and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to progress projects.
• Act as escalation point for complex network issues.

Skills

MPLS operations

BGP (EVPN, VPNv4, IPv4)

MPLS forwarding & label dist.

Multicast & MVPN

Routing platforms (Arista/Cisco)

Troubleshooting MPLS/routing/forward

TCP/IP networking, QoS, TE

High availability & reliability

Network automation (Python)

Telemetry & monitoring

Tools

Arista

Cisco

Job description

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.

You will join the Network Engineering function responsible for the design, reliability, and optimisation of QRT’s wide-area network. The team supports large-scale routing infrastructure and collaborates closely with stakeholders across operations, systems engineering, and automation to ensure robust connectivity for global research and trading activities.

Your Future Role within QRT

• Operate, troubleshoot, and enhance large-scale WAN environments to ensure availability and performance.
• Design, implement, and support MPLS-based solutions
• Configure andmaintainrouting services across multiple BGP address families.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot multicast services using technologies such as MVPN.
• Analyse and validate MPLS label operations and end-to-end forwarding behaviour.
• Support TCP/IP-based services and traffic flows across a multi-site network footprint.
• Produce andmaintainaccuratetechnical documentation, including design artefacts and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations stakeholders to progress projects and BAU activities.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network issues requiring deep technical investigation.

Your Present Skillset

• Strong operational experience with MPLS environments.
• Deep knowledge of:
• BGP (including EVPN, VPNv4, IPv4)
• MPLSforwardingand label distribution
• Multicast and MVPN
• Proficiencywith at least one major routing platform (e.g., Arista, Cisco).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex MPLS, routing, andforwardingbehaviour.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, QoS, routing protocols, and traffic engineering concepts.
• Experience working in environments with strict availability and reliability requirements.
• Usefuladditionalexperience includes:
• Network automation (e.g., Python)
• Model-driven networking
• CI/CD concepts applied to network configuration
• Telemetry and streaming-based monitoring approaches

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.