Senior Software Engineer, Frontend, Marqeta
React-Native
CA$116-145k
+ Equity
Modern payment & card issuing solutions
Posted today
Modern payment & card issuing solutions
1001+ employees
Posted today
CA$116-145k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the global standard for modern card issuing, empowering builders to bring the most innovative products to the world.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in web and mobile application development with a focus on React Native
- Strong proficiency in React Native for building mobile applications, including experience with React Navigation, Expo, and native module development (Swift/Kotlin/Objective-C/Java)
- Experience integrating React Native applications with native iOS and Android components, bridging gaps where necessary
- Deep understanding of React.js, Redux, Context API, or similar state management frameworks
- Experience working with design systems and component-based architecture to ensure UI consistency and scalability
- Strong knowledge of mobile performance optimization techniques, including profiling, memory management, and UI rendering optimizations
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL into mobile and web applications
- Familiarity with mobile authentication techniques, including OAuth, biometric authentication, and secure session management
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile development, such as Fastlane, Bitrise, or App Center
- Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows, including feature branching and pull request reviews
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading mobile development initiatives
- Solid problem-solving skills, debugging expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot cross-platform performance issues
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend engineers
Desirable
- Experience with Swift and/or Kotlin for deeper native integrations in React Native apps
- Domain experience in Payments or Fintech industries
- Familiarity with App Store and Google Play Store deployment processes, including code signing, release management, and A/B testing
- Experience using TypeScript to enhance maintainability and scalability in React Native applications
- Knowledge of WebAssembly, PWAs, or alternative approaches to cross-platform development
- Passion for delivering high-quality, delightful user experiences with a customer-first mindset
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Frontend with strong expertise in React Native to provide technical leadership in building our UX Toolkit (Web/Native) at Marqeta. This is a newly formed area of focus, and we need a technical leader with deep experience in building cross-platform mobile and web applications from the ground up
- Collaborate with product and design teams to develop innovative cardholder experiences across web and mobile platforms
- Lead the development of React Native-based SDKs and applications, ensuring high performance and seamless integration across platforms
- Architect and implement reusable React Native components that align with modern design patterns and best practices
- Optimize performance for mobile applications, leveraging techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and efficient rendering strategies
- Work hands-on with React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS to build and maintain scalable front-end solutions
- Define and contribute to technical roadmaps, design documents, and system architecture to ensure high-quality UI experiences
- Participate in design discussions, advise stakeholders, and establish best practices for mobile and web application development
- Advocate for and implement modern engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and performance monitoring
- Your Manager: Jeremy Greenberger, Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Application process
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Pair Programming Interview
- Engineering Leader Interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Our take
Marqeta processes payments quickly, offering businesses a more straightforward way to take customer payments with its physical and virtual card solutions. The company has a string of major companies utilizing its flexible and scalable platform, including Uber, Doordash and Square.
The company is rapidly expanding in Europe, with strong growth in processing volumes and new partnerships, including major collaborations with firms like Trade Republic. It also partnered with Visa and Affirm to introduce the Visa Flexible Credential, allowing users to access multiple payment methods on one card.
With a focus on global growth and delivering innovative financial services, Marqeta is targeting new verticals and supporting underbanked businesses. With this aim, the company is on its way to deepening its impact in the fintech space and driving further innovation in payments.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
May 2020
$150m
LATE VC
May 2019
$250m
SERIES E
Total funding: $542.5m
Company benefits
- Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
- Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
- Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
- Marqeta paid family leave: We support all families. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents and up to 20 for birthing parents. We also offer 4 weeks of caregiving leave
- 401k match: We invest in your future. We’ll match 50% of your contribution and up to 6% of your salary
- Meaningful equity: As owners of the company, we’re all in this together. Full-time employees will receive equity in Marqeta
- Giving back: We recognize we’re part of a larger community and encourage employees to donate their time and expertise to organizations they support
- Monthly stipend: You’ll get an additional monthly stipend on your paycheck to help fund your daily commute, cell phone, and/or internet connectivity
- Stock discount: The Employee Stock Purchase Program allows employees to buy discounted company stock
Company HQ
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA
Leadership
Jason Gardner
(Founder & Board Member)Having studied at Arizona State University, worked in Management for Benettar Marble & Granite, NetManage and Gartner Group. Then founded PropertyBridge and spent 2 years at MoneyGram before founding Marqeta as CEO in 2010.
Mike Milotich
(CEO)Spent a decade at VISA, ultimately serving as SVP (Head of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations). Was also Commercial Analytics Lead for PayPal and a Senior Financial Analyst at Barclays Global Investors.
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