Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A full-stack software engineering position focused on building scalable consumer applications, reliable APIs, and high-performance user experiences using modern web technologies.
Highlights
High-ownership engineering role building scalable products, working across the stack, and solving complex real-time software challenges.
Description
About the Role
Onyx is looking for a Software Engineer to help build and scale our real-time consumer trading platform.
You’ll work across the stack, owning high-impact features from technical design through production while helping shape the architecture of a fast-growing product.
This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, moving quickly, and building polished products used in real-money, time-sensitive environments.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain scalable product features across frontend and backend systemsDevelop reliable APIs and services using Node.js and TypeScriptBuild intuitive, high-performance user experiences using React and React NativeWork with PostgreSQL and cloud infrastructure running in AWSBuild real-time features powered by live data, event streams, and WebSocketsOwn projects from initial technical design through development, testing, deployment, and monitoringImprove application performance, reliability, scalability, and securityDebug and resolve production issues in a fast-moving environmentPartner closely with Product, Design, Operations, and other engineers to ship new featuresContribute to technical architecture, code reviews, testing practices, and CI/CD workflowsIdentify opportunities to simplify systems and improve the overall user experience
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworksExperience building backend services with Node.jsExperience with React, React Native, or another modern frontend frameworkStrong knowledge of APIs, databases, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructureExperience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databasesFamiliarity with AWS and production deployment workflowsAbility to own projects independently and make sound technical decisionsStrong product intuition and attention to detailComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environmentClear communication skills and a collaborative working style
Experience with real-time systems, financial technology, trading platforms, payments, sports, gaming, prediction markets, WebSockets, or high-volume consumer applications is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Onyx offers a highly competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, meaningful equity, and fully covered medical, dental, and vision benefits.
This role is based in New York City with a hybrid schedule.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
