Full-Time

Software Engineer

Frontend

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Wealthfront

Wealthfront

201-500 employees

Automated investment and wealth management services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity + Discretionary Bonus

Junior, Mid, Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Supports US-based remote work or hybrid in-office in Palo Alto, CA.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Ruby on Rails
Vue.js
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Django
Requirements
  • 2-6 years in a web-focused engineering role
  • A deep understanding of JavaScript, including standard ES5+, native DOM APIs, and ideally at least one modern front-end framework (React, Vue, Angular, etc)
  • Experience with Ruby on Rails or similar server-side frameworks (such as Express or Django) is a plus
  • Experience working with design to build custom pages and components, with a focus on page speed performance and writing custom CSS to create pages that are responsive across a variety of screen sizes
  • Real passion for working on projects that have a measurable business impact and like working in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
  • Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing
  • You have either a BS or MS in computer science or related field.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with backend and mobile engineers, designers, and product managers to build new features and enhance existing features
  • Join other web engineers to triage and resolve operational issues, ensuring that mission-critical web systems and services operate smoothly across the web platform
  • Help with web platform infrastructure projects to improve the health and performance of our systems and increase product delivery velocity
  • Participate in recruiting activities such as interviewing
  • Provide mentorship to other engineers on the team

Wealthfront offers financial services that help individuals grow their wealth through a digital platform. Its main product is an automated investment service that uses algorithms, called robo-advisors, to manage client funds for long-term growth. The company also provides a high-yield cash account for short-term savings and a diversified bond portfolio for earning dividends and tax benefits. Wealthfront stands out by focusing on automation and ease of use, aiming to make wealth management accessible to everyone.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$198.9M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wealthfront's recent expansion into stock trading and bond investing demonstrates its commitment to diversifying its product offerings.
  • The company's achievement of $50 billion in client assets underscores its strong market position and client trust.
  • The high FDIC insurance coverage for cash accounts enhances client security and confidence in the platform.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in FinTech and wealth management is intense, with major players like Robinhood and Vanguard posing significant threats.
  • Reliance on robo-advisors may deter clients who prefer human financial advisors, potentially limiting market reach.

What makes Wealthfront unique

  • Wealthfront's automated investment platform leverages award-winning robo-advisors, setting it apart from traditional wealth management services.
  • The high-yield cash account offering an industry-leading 5.00% APY is a significant differentiator in the short-term savings market.
  • Wealthfront's diversified bond portfolio provides tax advantages and flexibility, unlike traditional bond investments with locked-in rates and maturity dates.

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Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee

Receive 1:1 mentorship

Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage