
About Betterment
Automated investing for confident financial futures
Key Highlights
- Largest independent digital investment advisor in the U.S.
- Raised $335 million in Series E funding
- Over 700,000 customers using the platform
- Offers 'Crypto Investing by Betterment' in partnership with Gemini
Betterment is the largest independent digital investment advisor in the U.S., providing automated investing and financial planning services through its app-based platform. Headquartered in Chelsea, New York, Betterment has raised $335 million in funding and serves over 700,000 customers, offering pe...
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Betterment offers a 401(k) match, equity grants, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees enjoy a robust parental leave polic...
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Software Engineering • Senior
Betterment • New York - Hybrid
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Betterment is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain the shared mobile infrastructure and frameworks for their React web applications. You'll work closely with product engineers to enhance the developer experience. This position requires expertise in JavaScript and React.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in frontend development, and have a strong understanding of building scalable web applications. Your expertise in JavaScript and React allows you to create efficient and user-friendly interfaces that enhance the overall user experience. You are passionate about improving developer workflows and have experience in building shared frameworks and tooling that empower teams to deliver features quickly and sustainably.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with product engineers to tackle complex technical challenges. Your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams ensures that you can translate technical requirements into actionable tasks. You are committed to maintaining high-quality standards in your code and have experience with best practices in software development, including testing and code reviews.
Desirable
Experience with mobile infrastructure and tooling is a plus, as is familiarity with platform engineering concepts. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your work and the work of your team. You understand the importance of developer experience and are eager to contribute to initiatives that improve it.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Frontend Platform team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the shared mobile infrastructure that powers Betterment's React web applications. You will play a key role in shaping the developer experience across the company, ensuring that teams can deliver features quickly, safely, and sustainably. Your work will involve collaborating with product engineers to deliver cross-cutting capabilities and frameworks that unlock faster delivery while maintaining quality.
You will tackle interesting technical challenges related to scale and architecture, working to create an app platform that delights both customers and engineers. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering teams at Betterment, enabling them to ship great code with confidence. You will also participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
What we offer
Betterment offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work four days a week in the office while also providing flexibility for remote work. You will be part of a mission-driven company that empowers people to build wealth with confidence and ease. The culture at Betterment is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on innovation and excellence in technology. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and career growth.
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