Member of Technical Staff - Frontend

Company: Kikoff
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

We're looking for experienced web/frontend engineers who are looking to use the latest in web technology to move the company mission forward. You will work closely with the design team to create responsive and engaging user interfaces that provide a seamless user experience. You will also collaborate with backend engineers to ensure smooth integration between the frontend and backend of the application using Protobufs. Frontend engineers are expected to own the deploy process for the frontend service.Our mission is to create fair, effective, and simple financial pathways to help 100M Americans reach their financial goals. Our investors include Lightspeed, Coatue and GGV. Founders are serial entrepreneurs who co-founded and served as C-suite executives at 3 FinTech unicorns.Full frontend stack:

• Typescript
• Framework/Metaframework: ReactJS, NextJS
• State management: Redux toolkit
• Styling: SCSS modules
• Networking: Protobuf.js over http
• Animations: Framer Motion, native CSS animations
• Testing: Cypress
• Bundler: Webpack
• Infrastructure: VercelRequirements:
• B.A. / B.S. / M.S. or strong self-taught fundamentals in computer science
• Expertise in React, Typescript and NodeJS with experience deploying live code to live traffic
• A strong understanding of functional programming concepts
• 4+ years of industry experience, with demonstrated breadth and depth of product impact
• Ability to analyze data and distill information for business purposes
• Effectiveness as demonstrated by problem-solving skills in areas outside your expertise
• Desire to form strong professional bonds with startup-forward coworkersNice to haves:
• Experience with NextJS, Protobuf and WebpackWhat to expect in the interview:In your first interview round, you'll be building a simple app from scratch using one of the following frameworks of your choice: React, Vue, Solid, Svelte or similar. You'll be able to use any bootstrapping tool (like create-react-app) you'd like and any dev environment as long as it's screen-shareable.About Kikoff:Kikoff is a personal finance platform designed to help millions of underserved Americans achieve financial wellness. Our mission is to provide refreshingly fair, effective, and simple pathways for everyday people to meet their financial goals. We design financial products that simplify credit building so our users can reach their financial goals. Kikoff is a Series B company and has raised over $42 million in total funding. Investors include Portage Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Coatue, Core Innovation Capital, and basketball star Stephen Curry. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Reno.Why Kikoff:This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We are backed by some of Silicon Valley's top VCs. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!Stock OptionsGenerous unlimited vacation policy to help you rechargeUS salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefitsVisa sponsorship available: Kikoff is willing to provide sponsorship for H1-B visas and U.S. green cards for exceptional talent.Regular team building events to help you get to know the Kikoff team and so much more!Equal Employment Opportunity StatementKikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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