Associate Software Engineer

Who you are

• You’re a great fit if you enjoy building user-facing web applications, you take feedback well and ask good questions, and you want to get better at writing clean, tested TypeScript
• You don’t need to own a product vertical yet — you will work on well-scoped tickets with support from senior engineers, contribute to code reviews, and gradually take on more independent work
• Comfortable writing TypeScript and React (classwork, bootcamp, internships, personal projects, or 0–2 years of professional experience)
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS, and a willingness to follow an existing component library and design system
• Some experience writing tests (Jest, React Testing Library, or similar) — or a clear desire to learn testing as part of the job
• Comfortable using Git for everyday work (clone, branch, commit, pull request)
• Ability to communicate clearly, ask for help, and follow through on feedback
• Exposure to NestJS, Express, or another Node.js API framework
• Experience with Material UI, React Query, or a similar component/data-fetching stack
• Familiarity with Agile practice
• Internship, co-op, or open-source experience on a team codebase
• Interest in financial services or retirement products
• CS degree or equivalent practical experience
• This role will be based in our Austin office and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation

What the job involves

• The Engineering team is seeking a curious, growth-oriented engineer who wants to learn how production software is built on a real product team
• Day-to-Day, You May Also Be Expected To:
• Build and update React/TypeScript UI in our web-based portal for a first class 401(k) platform
• Write and maintain unit tests for components, hooks, and helpers (Jest, React Testing Library; MSW for API mocks in the admin UI)
• Work from Jira tickets with your squad: clarify requirements, open PRs, respond to review comments, and ship incrementally
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other engineers to turn specs and mockups into working UI
• Learn our stack, coding standards, and Git/GitHub workflow with mentorship from the team

The application process

• Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team
• From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience
• Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel
• Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer
• Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage
• A dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee
• Generous vacation, safe/sick time, and leave policies
• Strong focus on learning & development
• Hybrid work environment
• A great 401(k) plan!