Software Engineer II, Frontend

Greenlight; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match

Traditional 401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Flexible WFH

Job summary

Greenlight is seeking a Software Engineer II, Frontend to join our Web Platform and Family Hub team in the United States. You will translate mobile features to the web with a strong emphasis on UX and performance.

You will contribute to design & development, mentor engineers, and help shape the web platform's technical standards while embracing the SDLC deployment and operational phases.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of software development with leadership experience.
• Expertise in React/Next.js/Remix and modern build tools, testing, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of groundbreaking web experiences with world-class UX.
• Drive technical strategy, define engineering standards, mentor engineers, and set the web platform vision.
• Manage technical debt, maintain code quality, and guide architectural evolution.

Skills

React/Next.js

Mentoring/Leadership

Web performance

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

CI/CD

Job description

Greenlight is a family technology company on a mission to help families raise financially smart kids and navigate life together. Its suite of products — including the Greenlight app, debit card, Safe Family GPS trackers, and Family Hub — brings together financial tools, safety features, and everyday family management in one connected experience. Designed for busy families who want convenience without compromise, Greenlight continues to innovate alongside the evolving needs of modern life. Today, more than 6.5 million family members trust Greenlight to stay in sync.

At Greenlight, we're here to make the day-to-day easier and futures brighter, so families can spend less time managing life, and more time living it. That's why we get out of bed every morning.

We are looking for a Software Engineer II, Frontend with a background in web development to join our Web Platform and Family Hub team. Our ideal candidate has a background in NextJS web application development, understands application design and development but also wants to participate in the deployment and operational phases of the SDLC.

This role reports to the Director, Engineering.

Technologies we use

• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Modern build tools (Turborepo, etc.), Testing (Cypress, React Testing Library, Jest)
• Backend & Infrastructure: Node.js, Express, TypeScript/Kotlin, REST APIs, AWS

Your day-to-day

• Lead the design and implementation of groundbreaking web experiences, translating mobile features to the web with world‑class UX
• Drive technical strategy, define engineering standards/best practices, mentor engineers, and establish the technical vision for the web platform
• Manage technical debt, champion code quality, and lead architectural evolution

What you’ll bring to the team

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of software development experience with a track record of technical leadership
• Expertise in React/Next.js/Remix, experience with modern build tools, testing, and CI/CD

Not sure this one’s for you? Don’t count yourself out. Show us what you’ve got and we’ll reach out if there’s a great fit.

Work perks at Greenlight

• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match
• Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Traditional 401k with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid company holidays and pop‑up bonus holidays
• Professional development stipends
• Mental health resources
• 1:1 financial planners
• Fertility healthcare
• 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave
• Flexible WFH, both remote and in‑office opportunities
• Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in‑office happy hours
• Employee resource groups

Our stance on salaries

Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive.

The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $140,000-170,000

The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $140,000- 160,000

Who we are

It takes a talented team to aim for a mission like ours. We're looking for people who ask 'is it bold enough?' People who bring their real selves to the table and push the people around them to do the same. We win by never hesitating to jump in, offer a hand, or share the credit, because we know we're stronger together than apart. And through all of it, the mission stays the thing we measure ourselves against: are we doing right by the families counting on us? If that sounds like your kind of team, we'd love for you to apply.

Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.