About UsMaxRewards 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 RoleWe're seeking a Staff or Senior Software Engineer to join the MaxConnect team. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll build and maintain our proprietary financial connectivity infrastructure that powers our entire platform.Technical Challenges You'll SolveReverse-engineer financial institution authentication and data access patternsBuild resilient scraping systems that adapt to predictable changesImplement advanced cryptography and fingerprinting techniquesDevelop intelligent proxy rotation and anti-detection systemsIdentify innovative solutions to bypass technical blocks of automation attemptsKey ResponsibilitiesReverse-engineer financial institution websites and mobile applicationsCreate and maintain proprietary connectors using API-scraping, screen-less scraping, and other advanced techniquesImplement security best practices throughout the data pipelineParticipate in code reviews and maintain engineering documentationStay current with the latest security, reverse engineering, and scraping technologiesRequired Qualifications2-4+ years of experience with cryptography, fingerprinting, and proxy management2-4+ years of experience reverse-engineering applications and building web scrapers2-4+ years of experience with Node.js and deploying applications on AWSStrong understanding of modern JavaScript and TypeScriptDeep knowledge of building secure applications and handling sensitive dataExperience with anti-bot detection systems and browser automation toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience with React Native and MongoDBKnowledge of financial APIs and banking protocolsBackground in cybersecurity or early-stage fintechKey Attributes for SuccessSelf-starter: Take initiative and drive projects independentlyCreative: Think outside the box and experiment with new approachesSecurity-conscious: Naturally incorporate security best practicesFast learner: Quickly pick up and apply new technologiesStrong bias toward action: Balance quality with shipping and iteratingWhat We OfferCompetitive salary: $140K–$200K base + 0.1%–0.5% equityExcellent benefits: Up to 100% employer-paid health/dental/vision insurance401(k) with 100% match up to 6% after 1 year of employmentOpportunity to shape a high-growth startup as an early employeeDirect impact on millions of users' financial outcomesIf you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges in financial connectivity and excited about building critical infrastructure at scale, we'd love to hear from you!