[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Consumer Banking & Credit Cards

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NerdWallet is on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Consumer Banking & Credit Cards team. This role involves shaping web shopping experiences, driving technical excellence, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product offerings.ResponsibilitiesShape the future of some of NerdWallet's highest-traffic web shopping experiences by improving performance, SEO, and user engagementPartner with product, SEO, and paid marketing teams to run experiments, measure impact, and iterate quicklyTake input from and partner directly with engineering leadership to drive technical initiatives that enhance performance, observability, scalability, security, and developer experienceContribute to platform stability and resilience through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident managementEnsure high standards of technical excellence, maintaining a high-quality codebase and driving modernization efforts including AI tooling adoptionMentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and architectureConduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering teamSkills8+ years in software engineering with a strong background in full-stack development and distributed systemsExpertise in TypeScript, React and Node.js, with experience in additional modern languagesStrong experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Next.js and React.js, with an understanding of web performance, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEOExperience architecting and building back-end APIs and microservices, with a focus on scalability, performance, and data integrityStrong understanding of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL), with experience in high-volume data processingExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration technologies like Docker and KubernetesKnowledge of security and compliance best practices, particularly in financial servicesExperience in observability and running production applications at scaleBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)Experience with integrating Machine Learning systems, personalization pipelines, and data-driven experimentationDomain knowledge in finance and shopping marketplacesUnderstanding of accessibility best practices and a keen eye for usability and user experienceFamiliarity with paid and organic search strategies and how engineering decisions impact business outcomesBenefitsIndustry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependentsRejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdownNew Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster careMental health supportPaid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interestsHealth and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contributionMonthly 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)Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communitiesHackathons and team events across all teams and departmentsCompany-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity AuctionTake 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match401K with 4% company matchBe the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and toolsFinancial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through NorthstarDisability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiumsCompany OverviewNerdWallet develops a financial platform to help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.nerdwallet.com/.