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Web Engineer

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Wealthfront

Wealthfront

201-500 employees

Automated investment and wealth management services

Consulting
Consumer Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity + Discretionary Bonus

Mid

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Ruby on Rails
Vue.js
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Django
Requirements
  • 2-6 years in a web 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
  • Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing
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 a digital platform for wealth management, focusing on helping individuals grow their wealth through automated investment services. Its primary product is a robo-advisor that manages client funds for long-term investment, along with a high-yield cash account and a diversified bond portfolio. Wealthfront stands out by providing an easy-to-use interface and automated services, making financial management accessible to more people. The company's goal is to empower clients to save and invest effectively to achieve their financial goals.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$263.7M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

8%
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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.

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