About the company
Our client is a fast-growing technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of the browser-based side of a consumer product, setting its technical direction and shaping the user experience from the ground up. Partner closely with the founders to influence both product and engineering priorities as an early hire.
What you'll do
- Lead the design and build of a consumer-facing web product.
- Craft responsive, intuitive screens for transactions and account overviews.
- Set frontend architecture direction, including state handling and live data updates.
- Help shape APIs and transaction flows that link backend systems to a smooth user experience.
- Work side by side with the founders on the product and engineering roadmap.
- Help foster a culture of ownership and quick delivery as one of the first engineers.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 2 to 8 years of frontend experience, or full-stack experience with a frontend emphasis.
- Background at a fintech, trading or crypto technology company.
- Proven history of launching refined web products for everyday consumers.
- Strong React skills.
- Solid grasp of speed, stability and managing intricate client-side state.
- Good product sense, caring about how a product behaves and feels as well as how it looks.
- Enjoys working in a lean, rapidly moving environment.
- Able to work from the office 4 to 5 days per week.
- Non-traditional learning paths, such as bootcamps or self-study, are welcome.
Bonus points
- Prior work on trading or fintech products.
- Experience with live data feeds and charting.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 175,000 to 225,000 per year
- Equity
- Health insurance
Location and work model
- New York City, NY, United States
- On-site, 4 to 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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