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Who we are:
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We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role:
We are seeking a Frontend Web Software Engineer to join our Subscription Cancellation team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to a cross-functional product team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining ReactJS web features.
You will work closely with Senior and Staff engineers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality code that is secure, resilient, and performant. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment while building products that have a meaningful impact on the financial lives of our members.
At SoFi, collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering is key. You’ll be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle – from ideation to deployment, iteration, and beyond – working alongside an all-star team of talented engineers.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the development of complex, responsive web applications using React and TypeScript.
- Partner closely with Product Designers to translate Figma mocks into high-quality, reusable components while maintaining the integrity of our design system.
- Architect and manage complex frontend state and data-fetching logic to ensure a seamless and reactive user experience.
- Drive engineering excellence by leading code reviews, establishing best practices for frontend testing (Unit, Integration, and E2E), and maintaining high documentation standards.
- Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Mentor and guide other engineers, helping them grow their technical skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to define and integrate with robust REST or GraphQL APIs.
- Champion web accessibility (WCAG) to ensure our financial tools are usable by all members.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 4+ years of professional experience building and scaling modern web applications.
- Mastery of React and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of hooks, context, and the latest ecosystem trends.
- Advanced proficiency in modern CSS (CSS Modules, Styled Components, or Tailwind) and a keen eye for design detail and motion.
- Strong understanding of web fundamentals, including the DOM, browser APIs, and performance optimization techniques (Core Web Vitals).
- Experience with modern frontend tooling and build systems (Vite, Webpack, or Next.js).
- Proven track record of implementing comprehensive testing strategies using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive technical clarity.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to have:
- Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLM) into products
- Experience building intuitive and accessible user interfaces with React/TypeScript
- Experience with Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG).
- Familiarity with GraphQL and Apollo Client.
- Prior experience in FinTech or building high-stakes transactional interfaces.
- Experience contributing to or maintaining internal design systems and component libraries
Top Skills
SoFi San Francisco, California, USA Office
Our new headquarters opened in 2019. The office provides an open work environment, an all-hands area, a café, library, coffee points on every floor, and executive conference rooms. The game room and roof-top lounge area provide space to take a break and look at the incredible downtown view.
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