Senior Frontend Engineer

Company

Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability.

Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki , former Swift Capital Founder ( acquired by PayPal in 2017 ). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our user experience, building intuitive, performant, and scalable web applications that power our financial products. You’ll work closely with design, product, and backend teams to deliver seamless and engaging interfaces. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech startup where your contributions will directly impact both the company and the financial well-being of our users.

What You'll Do

Design, Build, and Scale – Own the frontend experience end-to-end, developing high-quality, performant, and accessible interfaces using TypeScript and React.

Greenfield Development – Lead the creation of new features and products from scratch, making foundational decisions on component architecture, state management, and design systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and data teams to deliver cohesive and impactful user experiences.

Technical Leadership – Guide the team in frontend best practices, code reviews, performance optimization, and testing strategies.

Customer-Centric Innovation – Build intuitive and delightful experiences that simplify complex financial processes for users.

Performance and Accessibility – Ensure applications are fast, responsive, and accessible to all users, meeting modern web standards.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience building and scaling modern frontend applications.

Expertise in TypeScript and frontend frameworks like React, including hooks, state management, and component-driven architecture.

Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and responsive design principles.

Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQL services.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to product and design discussions.

Passion for building user-first products and solving complex UX challenges with clean, maintainable code.

Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment with a bias toward action and ownership.

Nice to Have

Experience with fintech products, such as lending, credit cards, or payments.

Familiarity with design systems and tools like Figma or Storybook.

Understanding of backend concepts to collaborate effectively with full-stack teams.

Benefits and Perks

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness.

We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. Our goal is to ensure everyone can effectively balance personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining our collaborative and productive environment.

Here are some highlights of our benefits and perks offerings, feel free to ask your recruiting partner for more details on our comprehensive offering for employees.

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment.

Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness

401(k) with a 2.5% match and immediate vesting

Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Life and accidental insurance

Flexible PTO

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation and rewards package at Credit Genie. You may also be eligible to participate in the bonus and equity programs. You will also have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible PTO along with many other benefits and perks.

Credit Genie is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.