We are looking for a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for creating our Cardholder User Interface SDK (Web/Native) at Marqeta. This is a newly formed area of focus, and we are looking for a strong technical leader with deep experience in developing end to end user experiences from scratch.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely within the United States. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You'll Have

Collaborate with product and design teams to contribute to the development of innovative cardholder solutions for our customers.
Hands-on involvement in coding using modern/industry standard programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS and React Native.
Contribute to technical roadmaps, design documents, and the implementation of key system components to ensure the delivery of high-quality UI experiences.
Participate in design discussions, advising stakeholders, and establishing success criteria.
Advocate for and implement modern best practices in software design and development across the team.

Who You Are

5+ years of hands-on experience in web/native application development with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or 4 years with a Master’s degree; or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency in developing high-quality web applications with a focus on front-end development, using modern web technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Experience building mobile applications using React Native.
Familiarity with design systems and component-based architecture to facilitate consistency and scalability in UI development.
In-depth knowledge of Core Web Vitals metrics and their impact on user experience.
Strong understanding of design principles and the ability to translate design mockups and wireframes into responsive, pixel-perfect UI implementations.
Experience with back-end technologies and integration techniques, including working with RESTful APIs in Node.js.
Experience with implementing and maintaining monitoring systems, including performance and error monitoring.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with version control systems such as Git and experience with collaborative development workflows.
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex web/native application issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, including interfacing with designers, product managers, and other developers.
Ability to share task-level trade-offs that impact the product delivery.
Experience in mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance.

Nice-to-haves

Domain experience in Payments or Fintech industry in general.
Experience with Swift and/or Kotlin development.
Experience with performance optimization techniques for mobile applications to ensure smooth user interactions and “delightful” experiences.
Experience utilizing techniques for optimizing front-end performance (e.g., lazy loading, code splitting, etc.).
Familiarity with agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban for iterative development and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with responsive design techniques to ensure consistent user experiences across different screen sizes and devices.
A passion to make awesome software and a go-getter mindset!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:

National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:

National: $103,200 - $137,600
Premium: $116,100 - $154,800
Premium Plus: $129,000 - $172,000

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

Multiple health insurance options
Flexible time off – take what you need
Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

Marqeta’s Values

– Intentional Curiosity: We believe in asking the questions others shy away from. True progress comes from understanding today’s realities while challenging ourselves to do better and take on the status quo.

– Thoughtful Responsibility: We believe that every interaction with our technology and platforms matters. Businesses and livelihoods rely on our work, so we strive for excellence and accountability every day with the highest standards for failsafe technology and compliance.

– Innovative Simplicity: We believe that simplicity is powerful, especially in innovation—making a tool work better or finishing that feature that makes everyone smile. Our customers face a lot of complexity. We’re not here to add more.

– Shared Success: We believe the measure of our success is the success of our employees, customers, and communities. From local businesses to big corporations, our impact goes deep and wide. And we’ve got the results to prove it.

– Passion to Thrive: We believe anyone with a better idea should be able to change the game for our company and our customers. We solve big problems for our customers and draw energy from that challenge and opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy

Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process and beyond (including due to a disability), please submit this form and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marqeta will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when needed in accordance with applicable law. The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.

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