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Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Topstep is a trading-focused platform modernizing its architecture to deliver reliable, high-performance experiences to traders. They are seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer who combines deep technical expertise across backend and frontend stacks with a product mindset to own end-to-end features, define reusable patterns, and mentor engineering teams during an architectural modernization.

Skills

  • Expertise in GraphQL schema design, resolver implementation, and query optimization
  • Modern frontend proficiency with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
  • Deep PostgreSQL knowledge: schema design, indexing, query optimization, transactions
  • Experience with event-driven/distributed systems, message brokers, and eventual consistency
  • Production ownership: observability, error handling, debugging distributed systems
  • Technical leadership: RFCs, architectural docs, code review standards
  • Strong communication and ability to make pragmatic trade-offs

Responsibilities

  • Set technical direction for full-stack architecture and influence API, frontend, and reliability patterns
  • Own end-to-end feature development from Postgres schema design through GraphQL APIs to Next.js UI
  • Establish reusable patterns for GraphQL schema design, React component architecture, state management, and API/UI coupling
  • Partner with product and design to translate trader needs into technical solutions balancing UX and system constraints
  • Drive architectural improvements during modernization, including migration toward event-driven microservices
  • Lead initiatives that improve developer experience, system performance, and code quality
  • Mentor engineers on best practices, architectural thinking, and production ownership
  • Embed testing, monitoring, and operational practices into shipped features

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred or equivalent professional experience
  • Graduate degree optional and considered a plus but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ($157,000–$250,000) with performance-based bonus eligibility
  • 10 company-paid holidays, generous family leave, and monthly PTO accrual
  • 401(k) matching and health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
  • Vacation encouragement with bonus for taking 5 consecutive days
  • Employee referral bonuses, food/groceries budget, and health & wellness contributions
  • Remote-friendly environment with options for hybrid work
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TopstepTrader's vision is to be where the world goes to safely engage in and profit from financial markets. TopstepTrader® evaluates traders' performance in a real-time, simulated account, called the Trading Combine®. When traders follow the risk ...

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November 15, 2025
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