Frontend Software Engineer (React.js, Angular.js)

About the role

About The Company

Wealthfront is a leading financial technology company committed to creating a financial system that benefits individuals rather than traditional institutions. Our mission is to leverage innovative technology to develop powerful, low-cost, and user-friendly financial products that empower modern investors to grow and manage their wealth effectively. Since our inception, we have revolutionized the investment advisory industry by automating sophisticated strategies that were once exclusive to the wealthy, thereby democratizing access to high-quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation. Our comprehensive suite of products includes high-yield cash accounts, zero-commission stock investing, and automated investment portfolios designed to optimize tax savings and long-term wealth accumulation. Trusted by over one million clients and managing more than $100 billion in assets, we are dedicated to continuous innovation and expanding our offerings to serve our clients better. At Wealthfront, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment, valuing the unique perspectives of our team members as we work together to reshape the future of personal finance.

About The Role

We are seeking talented Software Engineers to join our dynamic, cross-functional team. This role supports remote work for US-based candidates or can be based in our Palo Alto, CA office with a hybrid in-office setup. As a core member of the Frontend team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing new products and features that enhance our client experience and support our business growth. You will collaborate closely with backend engineers, mobile developers, designers, and product managers to build innovative, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Your work will involve leveraging our in-house Design System components to create engaging user interfaces, optimizing web platform infrastructure for better performance, and improving developer productivity through automation and best practices. Additionally, you will contribute to operational troubleshooting, participate in recruiting efforts, and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to have a tangible impact on our products and clients while working in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in a web-focused engineering role

Deep understanding of JavaScript, including ES5+ standards and native DOM APIs

Proficiency with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Vue, or Angular

Experience with server-side frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Express, or Django (preferred but not mandatory)

Strong skills in building custom pages and components with a focus on page speed and responsiveness

Knowledge of CSS, including writing custom styles for responsive designs

Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Passion for projects with measurable business impact and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend, mobile engineers, designers, and product managers to develop new features and enhance existing ones

Build and maintain client-facing web applications leveraging our Design System components

Optimize web platform infrastructure to improve system health, performance, and delivery velocity

Participate in troubleshooting operational issues to ensure smooth functioning of mission-critical web services

Contribute to recruiting activities, including interviewing potential candidates

Mentor junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and integration into the team

Engage in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of development processes

Benefits

Competitive annual salary range of $150,000 - $189,000 plus equity and discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off and parental leave policies

Wellness reimbursements to support health and well-being

Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

Employee investing discounts and other exclusive perks

Equal Opportunity

Wealthfront is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We value the perspectives and experiences of all our team members and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.