Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest
enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions.
Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for
companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations
in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy
(Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). This is the
opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock
equitable financial access for all.
We are looking for a Senior Frontend Software Engineer 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.
We work Flexible First [https://www.marqeta.com/blog/2022/05/10/flexible-first].
This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the provinces of Ontario and
British Columbia, Canada preferably you residing in either Greater Toronto Area
or Metro Vancouver. We’d love for you to join us!
The Impact You'll Have
- 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.
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.
Nice to haves
- 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.
Your Manager
Recruiter for This Role:
Our (typical) process:
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Pair Programming Interview
- Engineering Leader Interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Compensation and Benefits
Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working
environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex
First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location.
When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not
limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base
salary range for this position, reflected in CAD, is $112,000 to $140,000
We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we
award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual
performance and the success of the entire company.
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
- Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
ABOUT MARQETA
Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest
enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions.
Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for
companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations
in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy
(Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t
need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with
that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the
world and unlock equitable financial access for all.
MARQETA’S VALUES
– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business
and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their
success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.
– Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue
solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our
customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.
– Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart
risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve
extraordinary outcomes.
– Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and
pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside
hierarchy to work as a team.
– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of
urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy
Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace
that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions),
veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or
ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information
(including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories,
consistent with legal requirements.
Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with
disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a
reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment
testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please
submit this form [https://forms.gle/Nx79JaH22WR94nBh7] with your specific
accommodation request.
Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment
process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice
[https://www.marqeta.com/company/applicant]. Additional information for
California residents can be found here
[https://www.marqeta.com/applicant#1lOHLMWCqwzsMvVd1FY1XD].
