3Red Partners

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

3Red Partners$125K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating by August '27
  • 1+ internship experience in C++ programming
  • Proficiency in C++ with a focus on data structures
  • Familiarity with low-latency development and usage of third-party libraries (STL, Boost)
  • Knowledge of Linux environments and version control using git
  • Strong problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Implement, test, and deploy features and tools for the trading system
  • Monitor performance of low-latency trading system and address resource utilization issues
  • Collaborate with traders and developers to optimize performance and refactor code
  • Investigate and diagnose issues within the trading system as they arise
  • Track, fix, and deploy bugs effectively

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Commuter and wellness reimbursements
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Casual dress code with weekly lunches and team events
  • Fully stocked pantries with snacks and drinks
  • Zen Room for relaxation and productivity-focused environment
Full Job Description
The Graduate C++ Developer will have the opportunity to work in our Chicago headquarters focusing on all aspects of our high-frequency trading system. We are seeking a candidate that is looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, deliver value, and work within an experienced team.

Your impact:
  • 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 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

Your background & skills:
  • 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 '27
  • 1+ industry internships working in C++
  • Experience with coding languages, specifically, C++ (data structures)
  • Knowledge of low-latency topics, third-party libraries (i.e. STL and Boost), linux environments, git
  • Exceptional problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Our perks:

3Red offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to a base salary, we offer performance-based bonuses, reflecting our commitment to rewarding excellence. We also provide comprehensive health benefits, a 401k plan, commuter and wellness reimbursements, as well as several learning and development perks. Our casual dress code, weekly lunches, and team events foster a welcoming and collaborative workplace culture. At our Chicago headquarters, we enhance the workday with fully stocked pantries offering snacks and drinks, a Zen Room for relaxation, and an environment designed to support productivity and well-being.

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

About 3Red Partners

3Red Partners is a proprietary trading firm that specializes in futures and options trading. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. 3Red Partners uses advanced technology and quantitative analysis to identify and execute trades across a range of markets. The company's trading strategies are based on statistical models and algorithms. 3Red Partners is a member of several exchanges and clearinghouses, including the CME Group and ICE Futures.
Learn more about 3Red Partners
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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