Principal Engineer, Frontend

About the role

This Principal Frontend Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of Trojan Trading's web application, from architecture to maintenance. The role requires building a responsive, user-centric interface using modern frontend technologies like React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Jotai. Key responsibilities include owning new features, enhancing existing ones, and ensuring the application maintains fast, responsive performance, particularly on mobile devices. The engineer will also integrate real-time data and improve user interactions for trading functionalities.

The successful candidate will tackle complex technical challenges, implementing innovative solutions to improve the user experience. A strong emphasis is placed on code quality, requiring the engineer to champion clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. This role involves working independently and proactively, taking initiative in an iterative development process. The team values individuals who take deep pride in their work and can contribute to a sustainable development environment in a rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

Trojan Trading operates as a non-custodial trading and data platform, providing users with custody of their funds, live data, and instant execution across various markets. The company maintains a small team, focusing on exceptional talent. The Principal Frontend Engineer will collaborate with leadership to make critical decisions regarding the web app's tech stack, product design, and feature development, directly shaping the future of crypto trading technology for tens of thousands of daily users.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $300,000 to $500,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• React: This role requires expertise in building responsive and user-centric web applications using React.
• Next.js: The engineer will utilize Next.js for developing and maintaining the trading platform's web application.
• TypeScript: TypeScript is essential for ensuring clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within the application.
• Jotai: Experience with Jotai is needed for managing application state in the trading web app.
• real-time data handling: The role involves supporting the integration of real-time data and managing websockets for trading functionalities.
• DeFi: A genuine curiosity and understanding of cryptocurrency and trading trends in DeFi is required for this role.

Who this role suits

• Someone who has previously held a founder, first engineer, or lead role at a reputable DeFi project.
• An individual with a proven track record of owning and building the frontend of a real-time, highly interactive trading platform.
• A self-motivated and autonomous professional who thrives on taking initiative and pushing tasks forward independently.
• A person who takes deep pride and responsibility in the products they build, excelling in a fast-paced environment.

From the employer

• Architect, Build, and Maintain: Create, develop, and maintain a responsive and user-centric web app with React/NextJS, TypeScript, and Jotai.
• Own and Take Initiative: Own new features, improve existing features, and take initiative in the iterative development process of Trojan Trading products.
• Optimize for Speed: Implement best practices to maintain the app’s fast and responsive performance, especially on mobile devices.
• Problem-Solve with Impact: Tackle complex challenges with effective, innovative solutions that enhance user experience.
• Champion Code Quality: Ensure clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, contributing to a sustainable development environment.
• Engage in Real-Time Features: Support the integration of real-time data and enhance user interactions for trading functionalities.

• Experience: Founder, First Engineer, or Lead experience at a significant, reputable DeFi project building with React/NextJS, Typescript, and Jotai.
• Trading Platforms: Must have experience where you have owned and built the frontend of a real-time, highly interactive trading platform.
• Self-Motivation and Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently and take initiative with a proactive mindset to push tasks forward.
• Leadership Insight: Must have experience working alongside leadership and founders to make key decisions about the frontend of a trading web app including, but not limited to, tech stack, product design, and feature design.
• Technical Excellence:
• Expertise in creating fast, dynamic and optimized web interfaces.
• Comfort with real-time data handling and websocket management.
• Innovative Thinking: Adept at identifying potential challenges or improvements and implementing effective solutions promptly.
• Clear Communication: Strong ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Interest in DeFi: A genuine curiosity and understanding of cryptocurrency and trading trends.
• Pride: We look for people who take deep pride and responsibility in the products they build. Crypto moves at breakneck speed, and only the most driven, fast-moving teams succeed.
• Team Collaboration:
• Strong communication skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Experience working within a mid-sized engineer team.

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere on your schedule.
• Challenging Projects: Solve complex problems with cutting-edge technology in the trading space.
• Impactful Role: Shape backend systems powering one of the largest trading platforms on the market and shaping the experience of tens of thousands of daily users.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.