Earnest

Frontend Software Engineer - Contract

Remote

$110,000 – $135,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time (Six-month contract with potential to renew)
  • Salary: $110K - $135K

Earned is a tax-smart financial services firm dedicated to serving doctors, their families, and their practices. Our goal is to be the only financial partner doctors need by seamlessly integrating personal and practice-based solutions to maximize their wealth potential and drive better financial outcomes. We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer passionate about crafting elegant, intuitive, and responsive user interfaces across web and mobile platforms. You will work closely with design and product to build experiences that help our clients make smarter financial decisions, with ownership across the frontend stack from concept to pixel-perfect implementation.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in frontend development with modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript.
  • Strong experience in React/Next.js, React Native, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Strong grasp of responsive design principles and performance optimization.
  • Passion for polished user experiences and a sharp eye for design detail.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
  • Clear communicator who thrives in collaborative, remote-first teams.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take increasing ownership over product areas.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with design systems or building component libraries.
  • Familiarity with TypeScript and API integration patterns.
  • Exposure to fintech, healthtech, or early-stage startups.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain responsive, performant web and mobile interfaces using React (Next.js), React Native, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript.
  • Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, production-ready UI.
  • Collaborate closely with designers and engineers to shape UI/UX patterns and influence design decisions.
  • Proactively identify improvements in design, UX, and frontend architecture.
  • Contribute to internal tooling and frontend infrastructure to support scalability and maintainability.
  • Own features end-to-end—from implementation through testing, rollout, and iteration.

Company Information

Earned is a tax-smart financial services firm dedicated to serving doctors, their families, and their practices. We have secured $200M to fuel an aggressive M&A strategy, acquiring and integrating best-in-class financial services firms to expand our capabilities and accelerate our vision. Backed by leading investors—including Summit Partners, Silversmith Capital, Juxtapose, Hudson Structured, and Breyer Capital—we are rapidly scaling to redefine financial services for medical professionals. Our technology-driven approach, supported by fiduciary experts and modern tax-smart tools, ensures clients have a clear, real-time view of their financial trajectory through our iOS app and beyond.

Benefits

  • An attractive total compensation package.
  • Employer-sponsored health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401k + 5% match.

Skills

React
Next.js
React Native
Tailwind CSS
Responsive Design
Performance Optimization
UI/UX Design
Cross-Platform Development

Earnest

Provides low-interest student and personal loans

About Earnest

Earnest provides financial services focused on student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. The company uses advanced data analysis and underwriting software to assess each client's financial situation, allowing them to offer low-interest rates tailored to individual needs. Clients can select flexible repayment plans that suit their financial circumstances, making it easier to manage their debt. Unlike many competitors, Earnest continuously adjusts its rates based on market conditions to remain competitive. The goal of Earnest is to help financially responsible individuals effectively manage their educational and personal debt.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$123.5MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode market share.
Rising interest rates may decrease demand for refinancing options.
Potential regulatory changes could increase operational costs.

Differentiation

Earnest uses data-driven underwriting beyond traditional credit scores.
Offers flexible repayment plans tailored to individual financial situations.
Maintains a digital-first approach for loan applications and management.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital financial services boosts Earnest's online platform.
Alternative credit scoring models support Earnest's data-driven approach.
Growing trend of student loan refinancing aligns with Earnest's core offerings.

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