Job Title: Senior/Staff Software Engineer, MaxConnect (API Scraping & Reverse Engineering)

Company Name: MaxRewards

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,USA,Remote,140K-200K,Annually,Mid,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-staff-software-engineer-maxconnect-api-scraping-reverse-engineering/7507632

Job Description: 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 patterns
Build resilient scraping systems that adapt to predictable changes

Implement advanced cryptography and fingerprinting techniques

Develop intelligent proxy rotation and anti-detection systems

Identify innovative solutions to bypass technical blocks of automation attempts

Key ResponsibilitiesReverse-engineer financial institution websites and mobile applications

Create and maintain proprietary connectors using API-scraping, screen-less scraping, and other advanced techniques

Implement security best practices throughout the data pipeline

Participate in code reviews and maintain engineering documentation

Stay current with the latest security, reverse engineering, and scraping technologies

Required Qualifications2-4+ years of experience with cryptography, fingerprinting, and proxy management

2-4+ years of experience reverse-engineering applications and building web scrapers

2-4+ years of experience with Node.js and deploying applications on AWS

Strong understanding of modern JavaScript and TypeScript

Deep knowledge of building secure applications and handling sensitive data

Experience with anti-bot detection systems and browser automation tools

Preferred QualificationsExperience with React Native and MongoDB

Knowledge of financial APIs and banking protocols

Background in cybersecurity or early-stage fintech

Key Attributes for SuccessSelf-starter: Take initiative and drive projects independently

Creative: Think outside the box and experiment with new approaches

Security-conscious: Naturally incorporate security best practices

Fast learner: Quickly pick up and apply new technologies

Strong bias toward action: Balance quality with shipping and iterating

What We OfferCompetitive salary: $140K–$200K base + 0.1%–0.5% equity

Excellent benefits: Up to 100% employer-paid health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with 100% match up to 6% after 1 year of employment

Opportunity to shape a high-growth startup as an early employee

Direct impact on millions of users' financial outcomes

If 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!