Staff Software Engineer
A mission-driven fintech company supporting small businesses across the United States is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and evolution of scalable frontend systems. This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership and product experience, helping shape modern, high-performance web applications used in financial technology platforms.
You will act as a key technical leader, defining architecture standards, improving frontend quality, and guiding cross-team engineering efforts in a fast-paced, agile environment.
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Role:
ποΈ Lead architecture and development of large-scale frontend systems and cross-functional applications
β‘ Drive technical direction for frontend platforms with a focus on scalability and maintainability
π Collaborate with backend teams to design clean API contracts and seamless user experiences
π§© Improve system performance, observability, and real-user experience metrics
π¨ Own and evolve design systems, reusable components, and UI architecture patterns
π€ Lead cross-team initiatives and resolve complex technical challenges
π¨βπ« Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards across teams
π οΈ Address technical debt and improve long-term system stability
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Requirements:
π― 8+ years of experience in software engineering with strong technical leadership exposure
βοΈ Deep expertise in modern frontend development (React & TypeScript at scale)
π§ Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and system design
π Experience working closely with backend systems and API design
π¨ Strong eye for UI/UX collaboration, design systems, and component architecture
βΏ Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA, keyboard navigation)
π Experience with performance optimization and observability tools (e.g., Web Vitals, Datadog)
π€ Proven ability to influence engineering decisions across multiple teams
π Bachelorβs/Masterβs in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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Benefits:
π° Salary: $170K β $200K USD + 12% annual bonus
π‘ Fully remote (United States-based) flexibility
π΄ Flexible working hours and work-life balance
π₯ Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
π High-impact role in a fast-growing fintech mission-driven company
π Strong career growth with leadership opportunities
π€ Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture
π‘ Opportunity to shape core frontend architecture at scale
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Skills Keywords:
Frontend Architecture, React, TypeScript, Design Systems, UI Engineering, System Design, State Management, API Design, Web Performance, Accessibility (WCAG), Observability, Distributed Teams, Technical Leadership, Fintech Engineering.