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Topstep is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platform - Charts

Responsibilities

  • Develop foundational components of the charting engine, including rendering layers, hit detection, text layout, and core features like drawing tools and mathematical indicators.
  • Lead the design and evolution of a framework-independent core library, defining a stable public API consumed by React, React Native, and other integrations.
  • Create and sustain the React wrapper that translates the core API into native React components, hooks, and lifecycle-compatible interfaces, with future expansion to React Native.
  • Make key decisions on canvas composition, layering strategies, and the division of work between main and worker threads.
  • Enforce strict performance benchmarks for rendering, targeting consistent 60fps and responsive interaction under live data streams.
  • Construct the interface that connects the real-time market data pipeline to the charting engine.
  • Ensure reliable performance and visual consistency across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
  • Implement rigorous visual testing practices, including pixel comparison, replay-based validation, and golden image regression testing.
  • Lead architectural discussions and RFC processes for the charting library, aligning cross-platform teams without formal authority.
  • Guide team engineers through code and design reviews, pair programming, and technical mentorship.
  • Prioritize and manage technical debt in alignment with long-term product goals and user requirements.
  • Clearly convey technical strategies, trade-offs, and risks to both engineering teams and platform leadership.

Compensation

Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — remote

Team

Collaborative environment with cameras-on in meetings and active communication over Slack; includes both remote and hybrid team members.

Other

  • Work culture emphasizes engagement through video meetings and real-time collaboration via Slack.
  • Seven paid company holidays and generous family leave policy. Paid time off is provided at the start of the year.
  • Full-time employees receive competitive 401(k) matching and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Vacation policy encourages time off, including a bonus for taking five or more consecutive days. Employee referrals are rewarded. A food and grocery stipend is provided, along with contributions toward health and wellness.
About company
Topstep

Topstep helps traders build the skills to earn funding, with instant payouts, fast 24/7 support, and a community that has their back. The company was built on the belief that long-term trading success is driven by discipline, consistency, and sound risk management, not shortcuts.

Topstep offers a simulated evaluation and funding program that allows individuals to earn the opportunity to trade live markets using the firm’s capital. Traders can keep up to 90% of their profits and access fast, reliable payouts.

The company also operates Topstep Brokerage, a retail-focused introducing broker for traders using their own capital, and TopstepX, an integrated trading platform built by traders for traders. TopstepTV delivers real-time market insights, education, and tradertainment to the global trading community.

With over $1.4 billion paid out to traders and a presence in 140+ countries, Topstep has been trusted by traders for 15 years. The company emphasizes development, accountability, and continuous improvement as core values.

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Job Details
Department Trading Platform
Category frontend
Posted 12 days ago