Senior Front-End Engineer
CARTOSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Lending, Real EstateIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess 8+ years of professional front-end engineering experience, with a strong preference for building complex, high-throughput applications and expertise in modern JavaScript, React, HTML5, and CSS3; TypeScript experience is highly preferred. A proven track record of leading projects end-to-end in fast-paced environments, strong understanding of performance profiling and browser rendering internals, and demonstrated ability to mentor engineers are essential. Experience collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to create user-centric solutions is also required. Bonus qualifications include experience with crypto wallets and Web3 integrations, familiarity with blockchain transaction flows, experience in financial products or trading interfaces, knowledge of frontend infrastructure, experience with testing frameworks, and familiarity with security considerations in fintech or crypto applications.
Responsibilities
The Staff Front-End Engineer will architect, design, and build high-performance React applications for trading experiences and dashboards, and create reusable UI components and systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute product initiatives, drive frontend performance optimization, security, and maintainability, and establish best practices in code quality, testing, documentation, and accessibility. This role involves leading large-scale technical initiatives, identifying architectural challenges, proposing solutions, and contributing to improving developer experience through tooling and CI/CD. Additionally, the engineer will mentor other engineers and influence engineering culture through collaboration and technical leadership.
Skills
React
Front-end architecture
UI components
Scalability
Performance
Responsiveness
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Figure
Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.
Risks
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.
Differentiation
Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.
Upsides
Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.
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