Frontend Engineer

MLabs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company equity package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Job summary

A high-growth financial platform in New York seeks a Senior Frontend Engineer. The role involves UI/UX development, collaborating with designers to create responsive applications, and optimizing performance using modern techniques. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience, deep knowledge of JavaScript and React, and strong CSS skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $185,000 – $250,000, equity options, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience building high-quality frontend applications.
• Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Strong CSS fundamentals with experience in responsive/mobile-first design.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain full-featured websites and UI components.
• Collaborate with product designers to create responsive applications.
• Optimize application performance using techniques like SSR and CDN.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

CSS fundamentals

Tailwind CSS

Performance profiling tools

Modern testing frameworks

Data visualization libraries

Job description

Senior Frontend Engineer - High-Performance Financial Platform

Location: New York City (Office)

Compensation: $185K - $250K

Join the Product & Platform team at a high-growth crypto derivatives exchange that is rapidly capturing market share in a multi-billion dollar annual sector. We are focused on building cutting‑edge blockchain‑backed financial products, starting with a multi‑asset margin feature that will allow users to post variable forms of collateral. This feature is vital, as multi‑asset margin comprises over 86% of accounts in the crypto industry. You will play a key role in building and maintaining the applications that power our services. You will collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to deliver responsive, accessible, and high‑performance user interfaces that bring complex financial tools directly to our users.

Responsibilities

• UI/UX Development: Design, build, and maintain full-featured websites and user interface (UI) components optimized for both web and mobile experiences
• Design Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive, accessible, and pixel‑perfect applications
• Performance & Optimization: Optimize application performance, leveraging modern techniques like Server‑Side Rendering (SSR) and Content Delivery Network (CDN) delivery. Deeply profile applications using tools like Lighthouse
• Data Visualization: Develop performant, interactive charts and visualizations to display real‑time financial data and complex market insights
• API Integration: Integrate application interfaces with various services, including REST APIs and WebSockets, and expertly manage complex client‑side state and caching strategies
• DevOps & CI/CD: Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless builds, previews, and reliable rollbacks

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience building and shipping high‑quality frontend applications
• Core Technologies: Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Styling Expertise: Strong CSS fundamentals (e.g., Flexbox, Grid, responsive/mobile‑first design) and hands‑on experience with Tailwind CSS
• Performance: Deep understanding of browser rendering, runtime performance, and proficiency in performance profiling tools
• Testing: Experience with modern testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and a dedication to writing maintainable test suites
• Data Handling: Familiarity with modern data‑visualization libraries (e.g., Chart.js, D3) and demonstrated experience handling high‑volume, real‑time data streams
• Legal: Authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Salary: $185,000 – $250,000 annual base salary
• Equity: Generous company equity package
• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options with Health Savings Account (HSA) availability
• Time Off: Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement: Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k)) with employer matching contributions

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