Staff Software Engineer, Shopping Marketplaces

NerdWallet's Shopping Marketplaces team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their high-impact organic growth initiatives. This full-stack role, with a front-end focus, is central to developing best-in-class shopping experiences across credit cards and wealth management verticals. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in web performance, SEO, and scalable architecture.

The role involves working at the intersection of technology, experimentation, and product excellence, building fast, intuitive, and highly optimized pages that drive organic growth. You'll be responsible for enhancing Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, and observability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of financial shopping experiences.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll influence the engineering roadmap, establish best practices, and drive architectural decisions that balance speed, scalability, and maintainability. The position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies like TypeScript, Node.js, and React.js, while integrating with Machine Learning systems for personalization and data-driven decision-making.

The role is remote-based in the US, offering comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation ($152K-$282K), equity, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer who combines technical excellence with product vision and wants to make a significant impact on how millions of users make financial decisions.