Staff Software Engineer, Product Focused, Consumer Marketplaces

Nerd Wallet

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Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$152,000–$282,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $222k
This role $217k
$136k most similar roles pay here $298k

This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$251,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $217k versus about $222k for comparable roles.

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About Nerd Wallet

NerdWallet is a personal finance platform that helps consumers make smarter financial decisions by comparing financial products like credit cards, loans, mortgages, insurance, and investment accounts. Industry: Financial Technology & Personal Finance

Nerd Wallet currently has 2 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Product Focused, Consumer Marketplaces

Staff Software Engineer, Product Focused, Consumer Marketplaces joins the Consumer Banking & Credit Cards team to build high-performance web shopping experiences. This full-stack role involves developing front-end interfaces and back-end systems that power personalization and data-driven decision-making for financial products. You will be responsible for shipping high-quality code, mentoring engineers, and leading architectural projects focused on scalability, security, and performance. The technical stack includes TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Next.js, alongside experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud infrastructure like AWS or GCP, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. You will solve complex problems related to Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, and high-volume data processing within the financial services domain. The role requires expertise in building robust APIs and microservices while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize funnel experiences and ensure platform stability.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?

Median $204500 from 415 postings across 57 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build and maintain high-performance web experiences using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
  • Design and develop scalable back-end APIs and microservices for high-volume data processing.
  • Optimize web performance, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO to improve search rankings.
  • Execute product-led experiments in partnership with marketing and SEO teams to drive business impact.
  • Lead architectural projects focused on scalability, security, and system observability.
  • Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews to ensure high standards of technical excellence.
  • Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices and AI tools across the development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on full-stack development and distributed systems.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience at the Staff level or above.
  • Requires expertise in TypeScript, React, and Node.js along with knowledge of other modern languages.
  • Requires experience with front-end frameworks like Next.js and an understanding of Core Web Vitals and technical SEO.
  • Requires experience architecting back-end APIs and microservices focused on scalability and performance.
  • Requires proficiency in SQL and NoSQL database systems for high-volume data processing.
  • Requires experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

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