Frontend Software Engineer

Role Overview

This position is for a Frontend Software Engineer who will design and implement polished, high-performance browser-based tools used to operate trading infrastructure. The confidential client builds products for expert users who require flexible, powerful UIs and values engineers who combine strong front-end craft with typed functional-programming approaches.

• Design and implement sophisticated browser-based tools for operating trading infrastructure with a focus on elegant, usable interfaces.
• Build reusable libraries and abstractions that capture common interaction patterns and improve firm-wide UI development practices.
• Collaborate across teams — front-end, back-end, middleware, and database engineers — and work closely with traders and end users to translate domain needs into UI/UX solutions.
• Contribute to UI architecture decisions, code reviews, and maintain high standards for testability, performance, and accessibility.
• Work with typed functional programming techniques where appropriate to improve correctness and maintainability of UI code.

• Strong background in web technologies and browser fundamentals (CSS, DOM) with a solid grasp of UI framework principles.
• Practical experience building sophisticated browser-based UIs with attention to polish, usability, and performance.
• Familiar with modern UI frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, or comparable tools (experience with Flutter is a plus).
• Interest in and appreciation for typed/functional approaches to UI construction; experience with Type Script, Elm, Reason
  
  ML, or Pure Script is a plus.
• Comfortable working across stack boundaries and collaborating directly with domain experts (e.g., traders).
• Problem-solver mindset, high attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality software delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience shipping front-end applications used by technical/expert users.
• Experience with Type Script and modern front-end tool chains, bundlers, and testing frameworks.
• Experience designing reusable UI components and libraries.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Pay Range: $200,000 - $300,000 per year.
• Base salary is one part of total compensation, which also includes an annual discretionary bonus and other benefits. Actual pay within the posted range will depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and may be adjusted to comply with applicable local laws.
• Where required by state and local pay transparency laws, the posted salary range constitutes a good-faith estimate of the salary range for positions in the listed location(s).

• Location:
  
  New York City Metropolitan Area — hybrid work model.
• This role offers visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States or be eligible for sponsorship as described.
• Offers may be contingent on verification of eligibility to work and verifications permitted by law (e.g., background checks) where applicable.

• Competitive total compensation and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Opportunities to work with advanced trading-domain engineering teams and cutting-edge infrastructure.
• The confidential client is committed to reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.

• Submit your application through the Career Takes platform. Applicants may be considered for additional matched roles.
• Include a resume and links to any relevant work (e.g., Git Hub, portfolio, demo apps). Ensure your application materials do not contain sensitive personal information beyond what is needed for hiring.
• Final hiring decisions are made by the confidential client. Career Takes may use AI tools to assist with initial application review; human hiring teams make final decisions.

Career Takes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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