Senior Web Engineer

Where you can make an impact:

Your experience:

• We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
• Minimum of 5+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in client focused full stack development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Expertise in ES6, TypeScript, Node.js and the web platform; proficient in other modern languages such as Rust, Go, Python, etc.
• Expert in modern front-end frameworks such as Astro.js, Nuxt.js, Next.js, React.js, Tailwind, etc.
• Deeply knowledgeable about Web Performance, Core Web Vitals & Technical SEO.
• Passion for design, usability, and user experience. Understanding of accessibility best practices.
• Experience in Observability and running a production website or application at scale.
• Experience with database systems, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, IAC, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure (Vercel, AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

Where:

What we offer:

• Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)
• 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 for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
• Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
• Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)
• 401K with 4% company match
• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
• If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
• NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
• NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice.
• NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:
• E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español )
• Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)
• #LI-Remote