Staff Software Engineer, Shopping Marketplaces

March 21

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NerdWallet

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NerdWallet is on a mission to help provide clarity for consumers and SMBs so they can make financial decisions with confidence. We work hard to cultivate an award-winning culture in which our Nerds can realize this mission, and we pride ourselves on the programs we’ve created to positively impact the lives of our consumers, our Nerds, and our wider world.

Personal Finance • Financial Advice

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2009

📋 Description

• The Shopping Marketplaces team is at the heart of NerdWallet’s organic growth, owning some of the highest-traffic shopping experiences across two of our biggest verticals: Credit Cards and Wealth (Banking and Investing). • Our mission is to create best-in-class, data-driven shopping experiences that help millions of users make smarter financial decisions. • This team operates at the intersection of technology, experimentation, and product excellence. • We build fast, intuitive, and highly optimized pages that rank, perform, and scale — all while collaborating with business stakeholders and SEO strategists.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in full stack development. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). • Expert in 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 Next.js, React.js, Material UI, Tailwind, etc. • Deeply knowledgeable about Web Performance, Core Web Vitals & Technical SEO. • Keen eye 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 (AWS, GCP, or Azure). • Deep domain knowledge in finance or a related field. • Knowledge of security best practices, particularly in financial services.

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off • 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 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 • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy • 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 • 401K with 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