Graduate Frontend Engineer - React/TypeScript
About the role
Who we are
We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.
Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!
Your Mission:
The Onboarding & Activation team shapes the very first moments of a user’s journey with Bitpanda, turning a new signup into a verified, active account. We design and build the identity verification and activation experiences that millions of people rely on, working across web and mobile to create a path that feels effortless on the surface while meeting the technical and regulatory rigor a trusted financial platform demands.
What You’ll Do
- Build & Learn: Develop and maintain web applications using React, NextJS, and TypeScript, working closely with senior engineers to turn product and design concepts into clean code.
- Debug & Troubleshoot: Investigate bugs, maintain existing features, and resolve edge-case issues by collaborating directly with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Backend Engineers to analyze and explain technical root causes.
- Contribute to Core Codebase: Help write modular UI components, manage state logic, and improve frontend flows that directly impact our global user base.
- Maintain High Engineering Standards: Follow established coding standards (and contribute ideas to improve them), writing unit and integration tests (Jest, React Testing Library) to keep our platform secure and reliable.
- Grow & Share: Participate actively in code reviews, technical discussions, and team learning sessions to accelerate your engineering career.
Who You Are
- CS Fundamentals: Strong understanding of core Computer Science principles, including algorithms, object-oriented programming (OOP), operating systems, and a foundational grasp of how web browsers work under the hood.
- Web Tech & Practical Exposure: Hands-on experience with JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, React, and TypeScript, built through personal projects, open-source contributions, internships, or self-directed learning outside of university coursework.
- Problem Solver & Analytical Thinker: Curious mindset with an aptitude for debugging complex issues and breaking down technical problems into clear solutions.
- Quality & Best Practices: A desire to follow engineering best practices, write clean and maintainable code, and use testing frameworks to validate your work.
- A strong interest or personal curiosity in cryptocurrency, fintech, stocks, or financial markets.
What’s in it for you
- Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
- Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
- Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
- Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months.
- Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
- Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
- Support during life milestones – Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
- Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
- Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
- Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
- Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration
.…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.
Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.