Frontend Software Engineer

Ladder is reimagining life insurance by leveraging AI for real-time underwriting, reducing the application process from months to minutes.
$114,000 - $134,000
Frontend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1+ year of experience
Finance · AI
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Description For Frontend Software Engineer

Ladder is revolutionizing the life insurance industry by leveraging AI for real-time underwriting, reducing the application process from months to minutes. Our digital experience offers instant decisions and has provided over $74 billion in coverage. We're seeking a frontend software engineer to join our mission-driven team in reimagining life insurance. You'll work on user-facing features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient and reliable solutions. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of web development experience, proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and knowledge of modern frameworks like React. You'll design and implement reusable front-end systems, collaborate with designers and product managers, and contribute to our engineering culture. We offer excellent benefits, including competitive healthcare, flexible PTO, stock options, 401k matching, wellness reimbursements, and a supportive work environment with both remote and in-office options. Join us in our beautiful Palo Alto office or work remotely as we build a diverse team of talented individuals passionate about making life insurance more accessible.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Frontend Software Engineer

  • Design, implement, and test efficient and reusable front-end systems that drive complex web applications
  • Collaborate with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to deliver compelling and high-quality user-facing products
  • Explore data to provide insights into our product and business
  • Mentor others in development technologies, tools, and processes
  • Develop test strategies, design automation frameworks, write unit/functional tests to drive up code coverage and automation metrics

Requirements For Frontend Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
  • Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EEE or equivalent practical experience
  • 1+ years of proven work experience in web development
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including advanced techniques
  • Experience or knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (Preferably React & Om)
  • Experience with ClojureScript & GraphQL is preferred
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
  • Passion for user experience and design, and an understanding of front-end architecture
  • Contribute to engineering culture in terms of quality, monitoring, and on-call practices
  • Passion for learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in front-end technologies

Benefits For Frontend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
401k
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Stock options
  • 401k match program
  • Ladder Fit Program (monthly reimbursement for wellness-related expenses)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Stocked, beautiful new office
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-from-home flexibility and support
  • Fun company-wide events