
Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (React-Native) at MQ Referrals Only. . Location: Remote, USA. As Marqeta's . Staff Software Engineer, Frontend. with strong expertise in . React Native. you will 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 United States. We’d love for you to join us!. . The Impact You'll Have. . . Partner with product, design, and engineering leadership to shape and deliver innovative cardholder experiences across web and mobile platforms, aligning technical strategy with business goals.. . Lead the design and development of React Native SDKs and applications, establishing architectural patterns that enable scalability, modularity, and cross-platform consistency.. . Architect reusable and extensible React Native components that adhere to modern UI/UX patterns, accessibility standards, and internal design systems.. . Drive mobile performance optimization strategies, including lazy loading, rendering optimizations, and bundle size reduction, to ensure fast, responsive experiences.. . Contribute hands-on to complex front-end systems using React Native, TypeScript, and web technologies, while fostering engineering excellence through mentorship and code quality initiatives.. . Define technical roadmaps and author detailed design documents that align with long-term platform strategy, balancing velocity with maintainability.. . Lead engineering discussions, guide decision-making across teams, and champion best practices for mobile and web development to improve developer velocity and user experience.. . . Who You Are. . . Over 8 years of experience in web and mobile application development, with deep expertise in architecting and delivering React Native solutions at scale.. . Demonstrated mastery of React Native, including advanced usage of React Navigation, Expo, and custom native modules in Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, and Java.. . Proven ability to bridge React Native with complex native iOS and Android features, driving seamless integration across platforms.. . Strong architectural understanding of React.js and modern state management solutions (Redux, Context API, Zustand, etc.), with experience scaling apps with predictable state flows.. . Led the development and enforcement of design systems and modular component architectures to ensure consistency, reusability, and maintainability across large codebases.. . Deep knowledge of mobile performance optimization, including instrumentation, memory profiling, and rendering improvements.. . Extensive experience integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs with scalable error handling, caching, and offline support patterns.. . Expertise in implementing secure mobile authentication flows using OAuth, biometrics, and encrypted storage for session handling.. . Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using tools like Fastlane, Bitrise, and App Center to support robust, automated mobile delivery workflows.. . Strong Git expertise and deep familiarity with scalable development workflows, including trunk-based development, code reviews, and release strategies.. . Track record of mentoring engineers, driving cross-team mobile strategy, and raising engineering quality through technical leadership.. . Exceptional debugging and cross-platform troubleshooting skills with a focus on improving app reliability and user experience.. . Strong communicator and collaborator, known for partnering effectively with design, product, and backend engineering to align on vision, tradeoffs, and execution.. . . 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 S, Senior Technical Recruiter. . . Typical Process. . . Application Submission. . Recruiter Video Call. . Pair Programming Interview . . Engineering Leader Interview. . Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds. . 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. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:. . . National. : A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.. . Premium. : Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA. . Premium Plus. : A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.. . . Visit . this page. or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.. . 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 is:. . . National. : $165,300 - $206,600. . Premium. : $179,000 - $223,700. . Premium Plus. : $194,500 - $243,100. . . 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 and after tax contributions. . Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. . Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave. . Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice. . Monthly stipend to support our remote work model. . Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development. . Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive.