Senior Trading Systems Front End Engineer
Senior Trading Systems Front End Engineer
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$ 179000 - 242000
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Job Description
Who are we
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators investors and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology FalconX addresses the industrys foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented with limited products and services that support trading strategies structures and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Senior Trading Systems Front End Engineer
FalconX is building the worlds smartest institutional brokerage for digital assets
FalconX is one of the fastest growing startups in FinTech. We are a digital asset brokerage delivering
best-in-class pricing and execution capabilities for institutional traders and investors. Our vision is to
exponentially grow the digital asset ecosystem with industry-leading prime brokerage solutions.
We are data-driven. Whether its a growth or product decision we believe data can always help us
make more precise and informed choices.
We move fast. Speed of execution is essential for any startup but we believe this is even more
pertinent in our nascent industry.
We value diversity and debate. We believe the direction of our company is shaped by opposing
viewpoints and experiences and that this diversity helps us learn and maximize our opportunity for
success.
FalconX is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in Bangalore and Chicago.
Who is on the team
We are entrepreneurs. More than half of us have experience founding a company. We come from
leading institutions including Google LinkedIn Jump Trading Citadel Goldman Sachs JP Morgan
McKinsey Affirm Harvard Business School Carnegie Mellon IIT more. We are backed by some of
the best investors in the world including Accel American Express Coinbase Fidelity Flybridge
Capital Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Impact
At FalconX youll help create a more open financial system. In building trading credit and custody
infrastructure we are enabling thousands more institutions to enter the market and support a more
open and accessible financial system. The worlds largest financial institutions from Wall Street to
Silicon Valley will turn to you for products that provide unparalleled seamless efficient and secure
access to the cryptocurrency sect
As a frontend engineer youll:
- Develop highly responsive Trading Systems UI with high-performance Clojure and Java microservices backend
- Develop sleek and high performant user interfaces to visualize large amounts of data
- Develop core UI components of a complex web application using HTML5 CSS
JavaScript ReactJS/Redux Clojure
- Promote strong collaboration within a cross functional team including design product
Management
Requirements:
- A bachelors/masters degree in Computer Science.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering and have experience
working with web applications ui
- Proficient in HTML5 CSS Javascript React and Redux. Java and Clojure a plus.
- Good knowledge regarding data structures and algorithms
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset with detail-oriented approach to
operations
Experience with message bus architecture (Aeron) and event-based trading systems a plus
- Experience with risk management electronic trading data analytics and market making a plus
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $179000 and $242000 in the New York City Area.This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus equity and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location skillset experience qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.
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Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse inclusive equitable and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements skills or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements however we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race color religion national origin ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information citizenship or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconXs People team at if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
