Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack with Front-End Focus)
Modern HealthSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
CA$138,000 – CA$231,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Fintech, E-commerce, Online BankingIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on front-end development and web performance optimization. Experience with full-stack development, including back-end APIs and integration with Machine Learning systems, is highly desirable. A deep understanding of Core Web Vitals (CWV) and technical SEO principles is also required.
Responsibilities
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will shape the future of NerdWallet’s highest-traffic organic pages by improving performance, SEO, and user engagement, collaborating closely with product, SEO, and data teams to run experiments and iterate quickly. You will contribute to platform stability and resilience through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management, while also ensuring high standards of technical excellence and modernizing the codebase. Furthermore, you will mentor engineers and drive technical initiatives to enhance performance, observability, scalability, security, and developer experience, and influence the engineering roadmap in collaboration with engineering leadership.
Skills
Front-end development
UI/UX design
Accessibility
Web performance optimization
SEO
Technical SEO
Back-end APIs
Data integration
Machine Learning (preferred)
Collaboration
Communication
NerdWallet
Financial guidance platform for personal finance
About NerdWallet
NerdWallet helps individuals make informed financial decisions by providing resources and tools for comparing credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, and insurance. The platform is user-friendly, featuring calculators and educational content that simplify complex financial concepts. Unlike competitors, NerdWallet operates on an affiliate marketing model, allowing it to offer services for free while earning revenue through partnerships with financial institutions. The company's goal is to empower consumers to manage their finances better by providing clear and comprehensive information.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$67.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees