UI Engineer Job at McGregor Boyall in New York

A leading global systematic hedge fund is seeking a talented UI Engineer to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to build sophisticated front-end systems supporting real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work alongside quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers to design and implement highly interactive, data-driven interfaces for one of the world’s most technically advanced trading environments. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications that support trading and research workflows. Collaborate with engineering and quantitative teams to visualize complex data and analytics in real time. Build scalable, maintainable UI architectures that integrate with backend systems and data streams. Optimize applications for speed, responsiveness, and efficient rendering of large datasets. Contribute to design system evolution, code reviews, and UI/UX best practices. Leverage Agile methodologies and modern CI/CD tools to ensure rapid, reliable releases. Experience 6+ years of professional software development experience. Deep understanding of UI/UX design principles and experience collaborating with design tools (e.g., Figma). Proven experience in building scalable, high-performance web architectures. Experience with real-time data technologies (WebSockets, streaming, performance tuning) is highly valued. Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Plotly, or AG-Grid charting components. Exposure to backend technologies (Python, FastAPI, Pandas) is a plus. Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals and version control (Git). Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps principles (CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code). Compensation Base salary range: $150,000 – $250,000 USD annually , depending on experience and market factors. This role may also include bonus compensation and a comprehensive benefits package . Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Finance Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr