Senior Software Engineer, Consumer Facing Web Products

NerdWallet

. Build, maintain, and evolve React/Next.js front-end applications serving millions of monthly users .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $252,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining high-performance React/Next.js applications, with a strong focus on improving Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and technical SEO. Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, with hands-on experience in API integration and cloud infrastructure.

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React.jsNext.jsTypeScriptRESTful APIsGraphQL APIs

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Hard Skills

Front-End DevelopmentBack-End DevelopmentSQL DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesPerformance OptimizationResponsive DesignA/B TestingTechnical SEOWeb VitalsCaching Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPVercelAI Coding ToolsCI/CD

Industry Keywords

FinTechFinancial ServicesPublic-Facing MarketplacesHigh Visibility Shopping

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGatsbyGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaScriptNext.jsNoSQLReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, maintain, and evolve React/Next.js front-end applications serving millions of monthly users
Improve Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and technical SEO
Partner with product, SEO, and content teams to launch, test, and iterate on high-impact shopping experiences
Design and implement backend APIs and services for dynamic, personalized content, rapid experimentation, and partner integrations
Collaborate on platform-wide performance, observability, A/B testing infrastructure, and front-end developer experience initiatives
Contribute to shared UI components and design systems
Use AI coding tools and spec-driven workflows in day-to-day development
Contribute to the team’s developer harness and automations
Participate in code reviews, mentorship, and technical discussions
Deliver high-performance financial shopping experiences used by millions of users

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of software engineering experience, with meaningful contributions across both front-end and back-end systems
Deep experience in TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js or a related isomorphic framework (Astro, Gatsby, etc.)
Strong product and UX sensibility with a keen eye for performance, usability, and responsive design
Hands-on experience building and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Experience integrating with SQL/NoSQL databases and writing full-stack features
Hands-on experience with AI coding tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude Code
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Vercel
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD, and observability
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Preferred: experience working in public-facing, high visibility shopping marketplaces
Preferred: background in FinTech, financial services, or other regulated industries
Preferred: hands-on experience with web vitals, lazy loading, caching strategies, or third-party analytics tools
Preferred: a technical blog, open-source contributions, or portfolio site showcasing your work
Must be based in the United States
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Cell Phone Stipend
Wifi Stipend for remote Nerds
Work from home equipment stipend for remote Nerds
Co-working space subsidy for remote Nerds
Employee Resource Groups
Hackathons and team events
Company-wide events
8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter
Company match for charitable donations
401K with 4% company match
Access to NerdWallet financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
Equity