Graduate C++ Developer (2027 Incoming Graduate, Full-Time)

About the role

3Red Partners, a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Graduate C++ Developer to join the team. Our team has extensive, global experience in a wide variety of asset classes, risk management, and leading trading technologies. We focus on hiring extremely talented and motivated individuals to collaborate and be at the forefront of leveraging technology and math to implement sophisticated trading strategies.

The Graduate C++ Developer will work in our Chicago headquarters, focusing on all aspects of our high-frequency trading system. We are seeking a candidate looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, deliver value, and work within an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, and deploy trading system features and tools according to business needs
• Monitor low-latency trading system performance, ensure market data and research resource utilization issues are tracked, bugs are fixed, and updates are deployed appropriately
• Liaise internally with traders and developers to discuss performance optimizations, vet ideas and questions, refactor existing implementation, and monitor updates to the OS, libraries, and current internal frameworks
• Investigate improvements to the trading system; diagnose, debug, and address issues when needed

Requirements

• A student completing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree with an emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, graduating in 2027 by August 2027
• 1+ industry internships working in C++
• Experience with C++ (data structures)
• Knowledge of low-level systems, third-party libraries (e.g., STL and Boost), Linux environments, and Git
• Exceptional problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401k plan
• Commuter and wellness reimbursements
• Learning and development perks
• Casual dress code
• Weekly lunches and team events
• Fully stocked pantries with snacks and drinks
• Zen Room for relaxation

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.