Frontend Engineer, Underwriting

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible PTO

Annual home office stipend

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Frontend Engineer, Underwriting to build polished, high-performing web experiences that support underwriting workflows in a data-intensive environment.

You will partner with Product, Design, backend engineers and end users to improve usability, trust, and speed across critical internal tools, as the product scales and AI-assisted workflows are shaped.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of software development experience; CS degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS for web interfaces.
• Experience integrating frontend apps with REST APIs.
• Experience managing complex frontend state (tables, filters, workflows).
• Familiar with Git and agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance a web-based experience for underwriting teams and their workflows.
• Ensure fast, reliable performance of a data-heavy application as usage grows.
• Develop clear, trustworthy interfaces for AI-assisted workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design to define user requirements.
• Engage directly with underwriters to gather insights for product improvements.
• Promote technical quality through code reviews and contributions to the technical roadmap.

Skills

TypeScript

React

HTML

CSS

REST APIs

Agile development

Git

Learning from users

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Sentry

Chrome DevTools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Frontend Engineer, Underwriting to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.
This role will focus on building polished, high-performing web experiences that support underwriting workflows in a data-intensive environment. You will partner closely with Product, Design, backend engineering, and end users to improve usability, trust, and speed across critical internal tools. The position will also contribute to AI-assisted workflows and help shape technical direction as the product scales.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $115,000 – $168,000 annually
Responsibilities

• Build and enhance a web-based experience for underwriting teams and their workflows
• Ensure fast, reliable performance of a data-heavy application as usage grows
• Develop clear, trustworthy interfaces for AI-assisted workflows
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design to define user requirements
• Engage directly with underwriters to gather insights for product improvements
• Promote technical quality through code reviews and contributions to the technical roadmap

Qualifications

• Two or more years in software development; degree in Computer Science or similar experience
• Proficient in modern TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS for web user interfaces
• Experience integrating frontend apps with REST APIs and collaborating with backend engineers
• Comfortable managing complex application state such as tables, filters, and synchronized workflows
• Skilled in diagnosing frontend performance issues using tools such as Chrome DevTools and Sentry
• Strong product judgment with the ability to navigate ambiguity effectively
• Familiarity with Git and agile development practices
• Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn from users and teammates

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO policy
• Annual home office stipend and access to WeWork
• Mental and physical health wellness programs
• Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.