Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Circle; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle is building world-class Web3 consumer applications, web SDKs, and developer tools. As part of a dedicated frontend engineering team, you will translate requirements into reliable and scalable experiences for developers and end users, collaborating with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver high-quality features.

You will use modern frontend technologies, write well-tested code, and participate in reviews and automation to improve velocity and quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building user interfaces for complex web apps.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Experience building responsive, component-based apps with React.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Codex, Cursor, or similar.
• Experience writing well-tested, maintainable code and strong coding standards.
• Strong product judgment and ability to improve usability and quality.
• Experience collaborating with product managers, designers, and distributed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build world-class Web3 consumer applications, web SDKs, and developer tools.
• Create internal tools for Customer Success to deliver exceptional support.
• Contribute to Circle’s frontend ecosystem through code reviews and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to translate requirements into intuitive features.
• Participate in code and design reviews to improve quality and maintainability.
• Use automated testing, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate velocity.

Job description

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com.

What You’ll Be Part Of

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What you’ll be responsible for

You will build world-class Web3 consumer applications, web SDKs, and developer tools that make it easier for developers to integrate with Circle’s existing and future product offerings. You will also create internal tools that enable our Customer Success teams to deliver exceptional support. As a member of a dedicated engineering team, you will contribute to Circle’s broader frontend ecosystem by participating in code reviews, promoting consistent engineering practices, and maintaining a high standard for quality. You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering partners to translate requirements into intuitive, reliable, and scalable experiences for developers and end users.

What you’ll work on

• Build and maintain responsive Web3 applications using modern frontend technologies.
• Develop web SDKs and tools that simplify integration with Circle products and services.
• Design reusable, accessible, and scalable frontend components for shared use across products.
• Partner with Product and Design to translate user needs into intuitive, high-quality features.
• Build internal tools that help Customer Success teams resolve customer needs efficiently.
• Participate in code and design reviews to improve quality, consistency, and maintainability.
• Use automated testing, continuous delivery practices, and AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering velocity.

Core requirements

• 4+ years of experience building user interfaces for complex web applications.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Experience building responsive, component-based applications with React.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Codex, Cursor, or similar platforms.
• Experience writing well-tested, maintainable code and contributing to strong coding standards.
• Strong product judgment and the ability to identify opportunities to improve usability and quality.
• Experience collaborating with product managers, designers, and distributed engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Node.js, developer platforms, SDKs, Web3 products, or blockchain technologies.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $152,500 - $205,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [e-mail] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.