Senior Software Engineer, Frontend (React-Native)

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). Today nearly 8 out of 10 Americans use a product powered by Marqeta every week. 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 Software Engineer, Frontend 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. 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!

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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

• Jeremy Greenberger, Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Recruiter for This Role:

• Prashant, Senior Technical Recruiter

Our (typical) process:

1. Application Submission
2. Recruiter Video Call
3. Pair Programming Interview 
4. Engineering Leader Interview
5. Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
6. 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 $116,000 to $145,000

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