Frontend Software Engineer

Digital life insurance company using AI for real-time underwriting, reducing the application process from months to minutes.
$114,000 - $134,000
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
1+ year of experience
Finance · AI

Description For Frontend Software Engineer

Ladder is revolutionizing the life insurance industry by leveraging AI technology to provide instant coverage decisions, transforming a months-long process into minutes. With over $74 billion in coverage provided, they're seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join their Palo Alto headquarters in a hybrid capacity. This role offers an opportunity to work on user-facing features that directly impact customers' lives.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, focusing on building efficient and reusable front-end systems. You'll work with modern technologies including React, ClojureScript, and GraphQL, while contributing to a culture of quality and innovation. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of frontend development experience and a strong foundation in computer science.

Ladder offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, stock options, and a 401k match program. The company maintains a beautiful office in downtown Palo Alto with catered lunches and supports work-life balance through hybrid work arrangements. They're committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The role presents an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's making life insurance more accessible while working with cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values both technical excellence and personal growth, with opportunities to mentor others and shape the future of digital insurance.

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Responsibilities For Frontend Software Engineer

  • Design, implement, and test efficient and reusable front-end systems that drive complex web applications
  • Collaborate with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to deliver compelling user-facing products
  • Explore data to provide insights into product and business
  • Mentor others in development technologies, tools, and processes
  • Develop test strategies, design automation frameworks, write unit/functional tests

Requirements For Frontend Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • 1+ year of proven work experience in frontend software web development
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including advanced techniques
  • Hands on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (Preferably React & Om)
  • Experience with ClojureScript & GraphQL
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
  • Passion for user experience and design with understanding of front-end architecture
  • Contribute to engineering culture in terms of quality, monitoring, and on-call practices
  • Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience

Benefits For Frontend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Stock options
  • 401k match program up to 4%
  • Ladder Fit Program with monthly wellness reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Stocked, beautiful new office in downtown Palo Alto
  • 10 weeks paid parental leave
  • Work-from-home flexibility and support
  • One-time remote office stipend
  • Monthly WFH stipend
  • Company-wide events

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