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Staff Front End Software Engineer

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
180K-250K
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
180K-250K
Senior level
The Staff Front End Software Engineer leads frontend efforts, develops scalable React components, optimizes performance, mentors team members, and collaborates on technical roadmaps.
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Summary

Are you a systems-minded engineer who thrives on shaping technical direction, mentoring others, and driving impact at scale? As a Staff Front End Software Engineer at Topstep, you’ll play a foundational role in guiding how we design, build, and evolve the systems that power our trader experience. You’ll work at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and product strategy, leading cross-team efforts, defining long-term engineering patterns, and helping elevate the quality of both our code and our culture. This role is ideal for someone who brings a blend of hands-on execution and high-level vision, someone who’s excited to work across boundaries, challenge assumptions, and push for elegant solutions that scale with intention. Join us and help shape what engineering excellence looks like at Topstep.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product Managers and designers to architect intuitive, responsive trading interfaces
  • Lead frontend development efforts and provide technical guidance to the team
  • Develop and maintain scalable React component libraries and design systems
  • Work closely with our backend team to design efficient GraphQL integrations
  • Drive performance optimization initiatives because every millisecond counts in trading
  • Champion best practices in frontend development and establish UI/UX standards
  • Mentor team members through code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Help shape the technical roadmap and future of how traders interact with financial markets

Required Key Qualifications and Key Competencies 

Must Have Skills:

  • 3+ years of hands-on React development experience
  • 6+ years total in full-stack or frontend development - we value the depth of experience you bring!
  • Strong foundation in TypeScript and modern web technologies
  • Experience with state management (Zustand, Context API, or similar)
  • Proven track record of building scalable, maintainable frontend architectures
  • Eye for design and passion for creating exceptional user experiences
  • Natural collaborator who enjoys working with cross-functional teams
  • Leadership mindset - comfortable mentoring, reviewing code, and setting technical direction
  • Enthusiasm for learning and staying current with frontend trends

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
  • Experience with modern frontend tooling (Vite, Bun, npm/yarn)
  • Strong GraphQL knowledge - we're all-in on GraphQL!
  • Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
  • Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks (Vitest, React Testing Library, etc.)

Preferred Skills

Bonus points if you have experience with:

  • Zustand or similar lightweight state management solutions
  • Modern frontend architectures (micro-frontends, module federation)
  • Data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, or similar)
  • WebSockets or real-time data streaming
  • Performance optimization and monitoring tools
  • Trading platforms or financial applications
  • Design systems and component library development
  • GraphQL schema design and Apollo Client
  • Accessibility standards and WCAG compliance
  • Bun runtime and Vitest testing framework
  • Frontend build optimization and CI/CD pipelines
  • Team leadership or mentoring experience

Company Culture & Perks

  • Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. 
  • 9 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is accrued monthly.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees 
  • Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

  • $180,000-$250,000
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
  • The compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume and cover letter!

Top Skills

Bun
CSS3
GraphQL
HTML5
Npm
React
React Testing Library
Typescript
Vite
Vitest
Yarn
Zustand

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