About Us
MaxRewards is an early-stage technology startup building the financial optimization layer for consumers and small businesses. Our rapidly growing platform helps 700K+ members effortlessly manage their credit cards, unlock hidden offers, and strategically maximize their rewards—all in one seamless experience.
The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our core product team. Reporting directly to the CTO and working alongside our other full-stack engineers, you’ll build features across our mobile app and backend systems that directly impact how hundreds of thousands of users manage their financial lives.
Technical Challenges You’ll Solve
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Build complex mobile experiences in React Native/Expo for iOS and Android
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Design and implement scalable backend APIs handling financial transactions and sensitive user data
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Architect database schemas and queries for high-performance financial data operations
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Integrate with third-party services (e.g., Stripe, AI services)
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Optimize application performance and user experience at scale
Key Responsibilities
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Develop new features, improvements, and bug fixes for the MaxRewards mobile app using React Native and Expo
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Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express
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Design MongoDB schemas and implement efficient database queries
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Write clean, maintainable code with proper testing and documentation
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical architecture decisions
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Deploy and monitor applications on AWS infrastructure
Required Qualifications
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4+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
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3+ years of professional experience with React Native and modern mobile development
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2+ years of professional experience with Node.js and building REST APIs
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Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks
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Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
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Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
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Experience building secure applications that handle sensitive user data
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Expo and React Native development best practices
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
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Experience at early-stage startups or high-growth companies
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Interest in personal finances, credit cards, or travel hacking
Key Attributes for Success
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Product-minded: Think about member experience and business impact, not just code
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Self-starter: Take ownership of features from concept to deployment
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Quality-focused: Write maintainable code with appropriate testing
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Fast learner: Quickly adapt to new technologies and problem domains
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Strong bias toward action: Balance quality with shipping and iterating
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Collaborative: Work effectively with small teams and contribute to technical discussions
What We Offer
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Competitive salary: $120K–$160K base + 0.1%–0.5% equity
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Excellent benefits: Up to 100% employer-paid health/dental/vision insurance
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401(k) with 100% match up to 6% after 1 year of employment
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Opportunity to shape product direction as part of a small team
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Direct impact on 700K+ members’ financial outcomes
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Work on cutting-edge features with modern tech stack
If you’re passionate about building elegant mobile experiences, excited about fintech innovation, and want to make a massive impact at a high-growth startup, we’d love to hear from you!

