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3Red Partners

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

Chicago$125k–$200kfull-timeentryAdded today

About this role

3Red Partners, a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm, seeks a 2027 graduate to develop and optimize high-frequency trading systems using C++. You'll collaborate with traders and engineers to implement features, monitor low-latency performance, and drive system improvements in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

What you'll do

  • Implement, test, and deploy trading system features and tools according to business requirements
  • Monitor low-latency trading system performance and resolve market data and resource utilization issues
  • Coordinate with traders and developers on performance optimizations, code refactoring, and framework updates
  • Diagnose, debug, and address system issues to maintain platform reliability
  • Track bugs and ensure timely deployment of fixes across the trading infrastructure
  • Investigate and implement improvements to existing trading system architecture

What they're looking for

  • C++ proficiency with strong data structures knowledge
  • Low-latency system design and optimization
  • Linux environment and command-line tools
  • Git version control
  • STL and Boost libraries
  • Problem-solving and debugging
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Performance analysis and optimization

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health insurance and 401k plan
  • Commuter and wellness reimbursements
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Casual dress code and collaborative workplace culture
  • On-site perks including snacks, pantry, Zen Room, and weekly team lunches
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3Red Partners

3Red Partners is a proprietary trading firm that builds and optimizes high-frequency trading systems and research infrastructure. The company is hiring Quantitative Developers and C++ Developers to enhance trading strategies, improve code performance, and develop low-latency systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Tell us about a C++ project from your internship where you optimized code for performance—what techniques did you use?
  • How have you approached debugging latency issues in a system-level application?
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