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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Frontend Software Engineer - **Company:** Self Financial - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Software Debugging, Mobile Application Software, Open Source Technology, Software Tools, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Information Technology, React Native, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/associate-software-engineer-ui-self-financial-9897656 ## About the Role This role is designed for someone early in their engineering career, typically with 0-3 years of professional experience. You'll contribute to customer-facing features, improve your frontend fundamentals, and build high-quality software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with frequent releases., * 0-3 years of software engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, bootcamp projects, or professional experience. * Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern web development fundamentals. * Basic understanding of REST APIs and how frontend applications communicate with backend services. * Familiarity with Git and common software development workflows. * Interest in writing reliable, tested, accessible, and maintainable code. * Strong willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow as part of a collaborative engineering team. What makes you stand out * Internship, project, or professional experience with React FrameworkExperience using agentic engineering tools (e.g., Claude, OpenAI/Codex, Copilot) to accelerate development workflows. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience preferred. * Foundational experience with JavaScript or TypeScript. * Experience building user interfaces with React, React Native, or similar frontend frameworks. * Personal, academic, or open-source projects that demonstrate frontend craftsmanship and product thinking., At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders for employment opportunities. We appreciate your understanding. ## Description We're growing our Frontend Engineering team at Self. As an Associate Frontend Software Engineer, you'll help build Self Financial's mobile app and web experiences while learning from experienced engineers on a high-performing team., * Build and maintain customer-facing features across Web, iOS, and Android with support from senior engineers. * Implement frontend functionality using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS. * Contribute to React Native mobile app experiences and web experiences as part of a cross-functional product team. * Integrate frontend components with REST APIs and third-party services such as analytics, messaging, and feature flagging tools. * Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews. * Learn and apply best practices for testing, accessibility, performance, and safe releases. * Collaborate with Product, Design, Backend Engineering, QA, and your engineering manager to ship user-focused improvements. * Debug issues, ask good questions, and grow your understanding of Self's frontend architecture and development practices. * Contribute to team rituals, documentation, and continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – Frontend Inspirations, Web Standards and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1761-wearedevelopers-live-frontend-inspirations-web-standards-and-more) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)