Front End Engineer

## About the role Tradegenius is building a next-generation crypto terminal and exchange, with the deepest network coverage of any terminal, and the most liquid backers in the industry (ask for details). Front-end is not decorative here: it is the conversion engine, the retention loop, and the brand differentiator. While this role is front-end focused, we value engineers who can contribute across the stack. Archetypical Users - Discretionary traders, large whales, sophisticated actors, and those with high risk tolerance. - Audience is crypto-native, but tolerance for poor UX should not be mistaken for acceptance. The design goal is to set a new standard: crypto-native speed and power with consumer-grade usability and polish. ## Responsibilities - Architect, build, and maintain high-performance front-end applications using Next.js and TypeScript. - Implement pixel-perfect, responsive, and accessible UI components. - Collaborate with product and design to deliver seamless user experiences for advanced trading workflows. - Optimize performance across devices and browsers with attention to rendering speed, bundle size, and load time. - Integrate front-end with APIs and occasionally contribute to back-end development when needed. - Uphold best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation. - Mentor junior developers and influence engineering culture and standards. ## Requirements - 4+ years of professional front-end development experience. - Expert-level proficiency with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. - Strong grasp of modern front-end architecture, performance optimization, and state management. - Experience integrating with REST and WebSocket APIs. - Familiarity with back-end concepts (Node.js, databases, cloud services, postgres) is a plus. - Demonstrated ability to own features end-to-end in production systems. - Based in New York City and able to work on-site with the team. ## Speed, Speed, Speed, Speed, Speed, Speed - Preferred - Prior experience in fintech, trading platforms, or real-time applications. - Contributions to open-source or notable side projects. - Comfort with rapid iteration and startup velocity. ## Why Genius - Impact: We're building the final crypto interface for DeFi. Our goal is to eat crypto. - Upside: Aggressive token and equity grants aligned with growth. - Competitive base compensation ($150–200K) - Opportunity to shape the front-end foundation of a flagship crypto product - Fast-paced, high-ownership environment in NYC