Software Engineer I, Frontend (Upfunnel)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium health insurance

Wellness & tech stipends

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Software Engineer I, Frontend (Upfunnel) to build high-traffic customer-facing web experiences in a scalable finance-focused environment. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable frontend solutions while balancing speed, quality, and business impact.

Remote work available for US-based candidates; salary range $101,000 to $151,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including premium health coverage, stipends, flexible time off, and an employee stock

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience shipping web applications with React or Vue.
• Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills.
• Ability to translate simple problems into scalable solutions.
• Experience navigating large codebases and performing code reviews.
• Proactive, owns personal growth and seeks feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance high-traffic frontend experiences across web applications.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, communicating risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to meet business goals while minimizing downtime.
• Utilize debugging and monitoring tools to maintain cross-browser reliability.
• Engage in team growth activities to foster a supportive community.

Skills

React

Vue

JavaScript

TypeScript

Code reviews

Communication

Ownership

Large codebases

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer I, Frontend (Upfunnel) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role focuses on building and improving customer-facing web experiences that support a high-volume financial services environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional teammates to deliver reliable, scalable frontend solutions while balancing speed, quality, and business impact. The work will involve navigating a sizable codebase, using modern debugging and monitoring practices, and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $101,000 – $151,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance high-traffic frontend experiences across the company's web applications
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of risks and trade-offs
• Balance speed and quality to achieve business goals while minimizing system downtime
• Utilize debugging and monitoring tools to maintain cross-browser reliability
• Engage in team growth activities to foster a supportive community

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience shipping web applications with frameworks like React or Vue
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Ability to translate simple problems into scalable solutions
• Experience navigating large codebases and conducting code reviews
• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and proactivity in seeking feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for medical insurance for employees and their dependents
• Monthly stipends for health and wellness and tech spending
• Flexible time off and generous holiday policies
• Employee stock purchase plan to buy company stock at a discount

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.