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Software Engineer, Frontend

Why join us

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

Engineering at Brex

The Engineering team includes Data, IT, Security, and Software, and is responsible for building innovative products and infrastructure for both internal and external users. We have multiple autonomous and collaborative teams who are eager to learn, teach, and constantly improve how things work. Together, we strive to build robust and scalable systems that enable Brex to grow rapidly and help our customers reach their full potential.

What you’ll do

You will be working across the entire Brex stack, creating and maintaining new products and experiences for our customers. You will have the opportunity to learn and push the frontier of providing the best financial software experience to help companies grow. You’ll be encouraged to be metric and data-driven and to think creatively to help Brex scale and get prepared for the new markets we are about to enter. We’re looking for folks with a track record of leading complex technical frontend projects with many moving pieces. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive direct business impact and shape our long-term technical vision with a high quality bar. 

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our San Francisco, New York, and Seattle offices. You must be willing to work in office at least 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday, starting the week of January 6th, 2025. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, for a minimum of one week at a time.

Responsibilities

  • Work with engineers across the company to build new features and products
  • Work side-by-side with user-facing teams (Sales, Support) to best understand the needs of our customers
  • Own problems end-to-end, thinking through everything from user experience, data models, scalability, operability, and ongoing metrics
  • Be product-focused and work heavily with both Product & Design to iterate and develop a holistic solution
  • Be responsible for the full software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, and operating in production
  • Uphold our high engineering standards and bring consistency to the codebases, infrastructure, and processes you will encounter
  • Mentor software engineers and set the standard for the next generation of Brex engineers
  • Be performance-minded and help drive changes to optimize our performance and create high-quality, performant UIs
  • Proactively identify and prioritize improvements to the team’s processes, codebases, and best practices

Requirements

  • Experience architecting, developing, and testing client-side code
  • Experience with modern web tooling and frameworks (such as TypeScript, React, Apollo, Storybook, and Webpack)
  • Familiarity with software engineering development cycles 
  • Ability to hold yourself and the team to high standards
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to provide in-depth evaluation of multiple technical directions and determine tradeoffs of each
  • Strong propensity to make data-driven decisions on technical architecture and project prioritization
  • English proficiency/fluency, both written and speaking (note: interviews will be conducted in English)
  • Must be willing to work in office 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday

Bonus points

  • Experience collaborating with experts in product, design, and operations
  • Basic experience with design tools
  • Experience driving initiatives at a broader level across an organization or company

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $152,000 - $190,000.  However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

Please be aware, job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors looking for personal data. Brex recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brex.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Brex via other sources should be ignored.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer, Frontend , Brex

If you're an enthusiastic Software Engineer, Frontend, looking to make a significant impact, Brex is the place for you! Based in the vibrant city of New York, New York, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology. Brex is known for being an AI-powered spend platform that helps companies manage their expenses effectively, and you'll be playing a crucial role in creating user-friendly products that make this possible. Imagine collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry while working on complex frontend projects that challenge the status quo. At Brex, we believe in empowering our team members with the resources they need to succeed, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Your work will involve not only coding but also close collaboration with user-facing teams to understand customer needs and enhance their experience. We’re looking for someone who can contribute to the entire software development life cycle, ensuring high-quality standards and driving business impact. If you have experience with modern web technologies like TypeScript and React, you're already on our radar! Join us and let's innovate together to help businesses grow and thrive while having fun in the process!

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What does a Software Engineer, Frontend at Brex do?

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As a Software Engineer, Frontend at Brex, you'll work on developing new features and products that cater to customer needs, with a focus on enhancing the usability of our AI-powered spend platform. You will tackle end-to-end problems, from user experience to scalability.

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What is the compensation range for a Software Engineer, Frontend at Brex?

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Brex is an American fintech company and spend platform. Its core products include business credit cards and expense-management software to technology companies.

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Inclusive & Diverse
Rapid Growth
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Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Matching
Maternity Leave
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