Senior Software Engineer, UI/UX at Schonfeld

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinanceIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in UI engineering, with at least 2 years in a role leading or designing front-end architectures
Expertise in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS and modern web development toolkits
Experience working with REST APIs, WebSockets, and event-driven architectures
Strong familiarity with common enterprise JavaScript frameworks, such as Redux, Zustand, RxJS
Hands-on experience with advanced data grid and charting tools integrated with real-time or high-volume datasets
Experience working with both relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)
Expertise with low-latency, distributed caches such as Redis or Memcached
Proficiency in writing unit tests and E2E tests utilizing popular frameworks like RTL, Mocha, Jest, Cypress, Playwright
A thoughtful approach to problem-solving; Ability to break down complex issues methodically
A track record of independent executions, able to deliver UI projects or large features in collaboration with cross-functional teams with minimal guidance
Experience driving the full lifecycle of complex UI applications, from roadmap shaping to delivering scalable solutions
Cloud operation skills in system monitoring and configuration management. Proven experience in diagnosing production issues and ensuring system reliability in cloud environments

Responsibilities

Contribute to building and shaping the firm’s internal UI platform as a hands-on engineer and platform thinker
Evolve UI infrastructure that powers 100+ business applications across the firm
Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving product requirements and engaged business stakeholders
Serve as a key contributor to the UI platform and technical partner to product owners building on it
Evolve the technical stack and development tools through architectural improvements, shared components, and implementation consistency across cross-functional teams
Work closely with product teams or business stakeholders to shape feature definitions and build high-impact UI solutions directly into their applications
Handle full-stack development responsibilities, including web front-end, backend integration, API design, performance optimization, and system observability
Contribute to team’s code quality and best practices
Mentor junior engineers
Identify gaps in development lifecycles
Continuously improve the core platform and how developers build with it

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ReactTypeScriptHTMLCSSREST APIsWebSocketsReduxZustandRxJS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior UI Engineer role?

The role requires 5+ years of professional experience in UI engineering, with at least 2 years in a role leading or designing front-end architectures.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Expertise in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, WebSockets, Redux/Zustand/RxJS, databases like Postgres/MySQL/MongoDB/DynamoDB, Redis/Memcached, and testing with Jest/Cypress/Playwright is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior UI Engineer position?

A strong candidate has a track record of independent execution, delivering complex UI projects with cross-functional teams, a thoughtful problem-solving approach, and experience driving the full lifecycle of UI applications with minimal guidance.

Schonfeld

Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies

About Schonfeld

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager investment platform that invests capital with internal and partner portfolio managers across four main strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income. The firm provides portfolio managers with the autonomy and support needed to maximize their business potential while leveraging proprietary technology and risk analytics to identify market opportunities. Schonfeld serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on generating returns through strategic investments and effective risk management. Its goal is to capitalize on market inefficiencies and expand its investment strategies globally.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$1,464MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Departure of key Asia personnel may disrupt regional operations and growth.

New stakes in various companies expose Schonfeld to market volatility and sector risks.

New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts impacting current operations.

Differentiation

Schonfeld invests in diverse strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and macro.

The firm leverages proprietary technology and risk analytics for market opportunities.

Schonfeld offers global exposure across Americas, Europe, and Asia with multiple asset classes.

Upsides

AI-driven trading enhances Schonfeld's quantitative strategies and risk analytics.

Thematic ETFs in tech and healthcare offer high-growth investment opportunities for Schonfeld.

Alternative data integration provides Schonfeld competitive advantages in market insights.

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