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

React
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
REST APIs
WebSockets
Redux
Zustand
RxJS

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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