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Lead Frontend Engineer - Engine

MoneyLionUSA - New York, NYTechnology
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Salary
$218,400 - $239,200 USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
30 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Lead Frontend Engineer position at MoneyLion in New York, New York, is a full-time technology role focused on supporting a financial products marketplace. This opportunity suits an experienced engineer with a strong background in TypeScript and React who wants to guide technical quality and leverage AI-assisted development tools.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of technical quality by conducting design reviews, performing code reviews, defining test strategies, and ensuring production readiness.
Collaborate cross-functional teams including product, design, and engineering to clarify trade-offs and deliver reliable solutions.
Architect small, composable, and resilient full-stack systems that lean toward the frontend and adapt to changing product needs.
Enforce architectural and operational standards to catch subtle issues during fast-paced, AI-assisted development cycles.
Champion functional programming principles and immutability to reduce side effects and simplify debugging.
Lead AI-assisted development by using AI agents for prototyping, scaffolding, and refactoring, followed by rigorous testing and validation.
Build and maintain comprehensive automated test suites covering unit, integration, component, and end-to-end scenarios with fast CI feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of professional experience building production web applications.
2+ years of experience acting as a Principal Engineer.
Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript.
Strong experience with React and server-side rendered frameworks like Next.js.
Familiarity with performant component-driven development practices.
Deep understanding of service orchestration and composition across multiple services.
Experience articulating technical trade-offs to stakeholders.
Hands-on experience with AI-augmented IDEs and modern coding models like Cursor.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Next.js
Cursor and AI-augmented IDEs
Automated testing frameworks
Functional programming principles

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $218,400 to $239,200 USD.
Flexible working options, time off, and well-being programs.

About the Company

Gen is a global enterprise dedicated to digital freedom through consumer brands such as Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and MoneyLion. The organization focuses on financial empowerment and cybersecurity solutions for nearly 500 million users across more than 150 countries. Teams at Gen value collaboration, experimentation, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official company careers page to begin the assessment and interview process.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual base salary ranges from $218,400 to $239,200 USD.

Where is the position located?

The role is based in New York, NY, with remote work flexibility.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience building production web applications, including 2+ years as a Principal Engineer.

What technical skills are necessary?

Required skills include expert-level TypeScript, strong React experience, familiarity with server-side rendered Next.js, and hands-on experience with AI-augmented IDEs like Cursor.

What does the interview process involve?

The hiring process includes a code review assessment, a recruiter interview, a hiring manager interview, and a final round that can be completed virtually or in person.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official MoneyLion careers page.

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