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Going Edge-to-Edge: How Android SDK 35 Modernizes the Wealthfront App
One of our core engineering principles at Wealthfront is maintaining a high standard of quality and platform infrastructure, and that includes keeping our platforms up to date on the latest releases. On Android, this means keeping our targetSdk up to date, which provides Wealthfront’s Android users with the latest security and platform stability features, as… Read more
How I Wrote Code That Allocates Cash Account Interest Daily as a Wealthfront Intern
My first time walking into Wealthfront’s office wasn’t the first day of my internship. Instead, it was 4 months prior, when I was flown out to Palo Alto for the onsite interview. Wealthfront was the only company that flew me out for an in-person interview. And it was awesome. Not just because the people were… Read more
Speed up your Android Tests Part 2: End to End Test Filtering
End to end (E2E) tests play a crucial role in ensuring software quality and when implemented effectively, can eliminate the need for manual testing (see our engineering principles). However E2E tests are notoriously slow since they often involve navigating through multiple screens, making API calls, and running on real devices. In our previous blog post,… Read more
How We Standardized Our Lambda Deployments
Like many companies that use the cloud, Wealthfront uses AWS Lambda. And while our lambdas look pristine in the web console and perform their highly specific duties well, there’s quite a bit that happens before our lambdas get to that state–I’m referring to CI/CD. However, depending on the given lambda, the processes to deploy its… Read more
Unlocking Your Potential: Join the New College Graduate Class at Wealthfront and Set Your Career on a Thriving Path!
As you approach the final year of your university program, you have a pivotal decision coming that will shape your career trajectory. Your first job after graduation can be the stepping stone to a fulfilling and successful journey ahead. And when it comes to propelling your career, Wealthfront is among the best places to learn,… Read more
In a Snap! Turbo-charging Our Database Backups
Backing up data is a lot like insurance—we set it up, forget about it, and then panic when we need it most. A weak backup and restore strategy can turn a stressful situation into a disaster. In recent years, we started noticing some weak points in our own backup strategy and knew it was time… Read more