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Lead strategic analytics initiatives, design scalable data solutions, and mentor teams to drive data-informed decision-making. | Over 5 years in data analytics or BI, advanced SQL and BI platform experience, expertise in analytics architecture, and leadership in large-scale initiatives. | The Lead Data Analyst is a high-impact role responsible for shaping strategy and driving execution of advanced analytics across product, business, and platform domains. With a broad sphere of influence, this role owns highly complex initiatives, mentors cross-functional teams, and steers the Analytics & BI function toward scalable, data-driven decision-making. The Lead functions as a technical expert, strategic thinker, and organizational bridge-builder. As a Lead thought leader within Analytics, the Lead Data Analyst drives roadmap alignment, introduces innovative measurement strategies, and oversees development of analytics capabilities across teams. This role works closely with stakeholders to diagnose challenges, design solutions, and deliver high-leverage insights. They serve as a multiplier for analytics effectiveness through influence, enablement, and cross-org partnership. Where you can make an impact: Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic analytics programs spanning multiple teams or business domains. Architect scalable and reusable analytics solutions, including data pipelines, semantic models, and KPI frameworks. Design and evangelize measurement strategies that drive alignment on goals and performance metrics. Guide business-critical decision-making with deep, proactive insights using SQL, Looker, and statistical modeling. Serve as an expert advisor to executives and senior leaders on data strategy and analytics capabilities. Influence cross-functional partners to prioritize and integrate data-informed decision-making across initiatives. Drive the evolution of internal analytics infrastructure, standards, and governance. Coach and mentor analysts across teams; lead communities of practice and best-in-class knowledge sharing. Represent the Analytics function in cross-org strategic planning and OKR development. Your experience: 5+ years of progressively senior experience in data analytics, BI, or data science. Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional analytics initiatives with measurable business impact. Advanced SQL fluency and strong experience with Looker (or similar BI platforms) at the data modeling layer. Deep expertise in analytics architecture: reusable pipelines, event taxonomies, semantic layers, KPI governance. Strong track record in designing and implementing enterprise-wide measurement and experimentation strategies. Strategic thinking and business acumen: ability to connect high-level objectives with tactical data execution. Skilled at navigating ambiguity and setting direction for others in complex, fast-paced environments. Highly effective communicator and influencer, including at the executive level. Strong mentoring and leadership presence; builds capability through coaching, feedback, and enablement. Embodies self-awareness, resilience, and thoughtfulness in interpersonal dynamics. Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating in platform analytics, data governance, or embedded enterprise analytics roles. Proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling or automation. Experience with dbt, Airflow, or similar tools for data pipeline development and orchestration. Familiarity with causal inference, machine learning, or advanced forecasting methods. Track record of leading change management or transformation efforts within data organizations. Where: This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care Mental health support Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) 401K with company match Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)

Design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems, provide technical leadership, and mentor team members. | Minimum 5 years in software engineering with expertise in backend, distributed systems, cloud deployment, and related tools. | A Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems while providing technical leadership within a team. Their primary purpose is to architect scalable and efficient solutions, ensuring that software meets both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and maintainability. Senior Software Engineers are responsible for writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring that software meets business and technical requirements. Additionally, they review and optimize existing code, conduct thorough testing, and troubleshoot complex issues to improve system performance and reliability. Senior software engineers also mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methodologies. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to align technical solutions with business objectives. Furthermore, they contribute to architectural decisions, evaluate new technologies, and drive innovation within the organization. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while leading projects are essential for success in this role. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering. Projects you may be working on in this position include: Optimize Partner Data Ingestions: Build and maintain API and file-based partner ingestion pipelines to streamline data flow. Revolutionize Pricing Pipelines: Replace outdated Google Sheets-based workflows with a robust, automated pricing system, eliminating human error and enhancing reliability. Enable Data Visibility: Design and implement a comprehensive dashboard that delivers real-time, vertical-level data insights for improved decision-making. Streamline Investigations with Automation: Develop innovative solutions to automate manual investigations, empowering stakeholders with self-serve tools to resolve issues faster. Elevate Data Quality and Alerts: Overhaul and unify the alerting system, implementing advanced data quality checks to drive confidence in analytics. Where you can make an impact: Help business stakeholders make data-driven decisions by improving the partner ingestion system that ingests data from hundreds of partners and build pricing engine on top of it. Use observability and monitoring tools to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve production issues quickly. Help drive our existing values as a team towards better engineering practices, strong continuous improvement thinking, and failing fast / repairing faster mentality. Serve as a mentor to the engineers on the team. Partner with management to continuously develop the engineering roadmap for our team. You are: Biased to action and are happy to iterate along the way based on what we learn. You tend to believe that time to market is more meaningful than perfection. Not afraid to fail. We take informed risks and chances, they often work, sometimes they don’t. You learn from those mistakes and incorporate them into how you think in the future. Aware that “fast” and “quality” are not mutually exclusive. We can deliver high quality, well engineered code fast. You do not cut quality first to meet timelines, you often thoughtfully try to figure out how to do both. Interested in being a mentor and a teacher to make those around you better. We aren’t perfect, neither are you. You believe that together we are more than the sum of our parts, and you expect others to help you to grow and learn too. Your experience: Experience: Minimum of 5 years in software engineering, with a strong background in backend development and distributed systems. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Technical Skills: Programming Languages – Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or others based on the stack. Tools and Frameworks - Apache Airflow, Snowflake, Monte Carlo, and Cursor. Software Development – Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps). System Design & Architecture – Experience in designing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Databases – Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases. Cloud Platforms – Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications. Microservices & APIs – Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture. DevOps & CI/CD – Experience with automation tools (CDK, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Testing & Debugging – Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools. Security Best Practices – Awareness of security principles, authentication, and authorization techniques. Version Control – Proficiency with Git and workflows like GitFlow. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in consumer credit, lending, loans, or insurance, with a solid understanding of working with multiple external partners and unifying pipelines. Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Next.js, React, or similar. Where: This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care Mental health support Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend) Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends) Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) 401K with 4% company match Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-5

Research, write, and optimize high-quality articles on home loans, analyze content performance, and collaborate across teams to enhance consumer understanding and engagement. | Over 5 years of editorial experience, strong knowledge of personal finance, SEO skills, and experience with content management and data analysis. | The home loans writer and content strategist pitches and writes engaging articles that help readers make smart financial decisions about home buying and selling, homeownership, and mortgages. They are thought leaders, observing and reporting on industry trends and sharing actionable tips, earning page traffic, and building readers’ trust in NerdWallet. This role experiments with tactics to improve key pages and better help readers while also tracking content performance, shaping content strategy in collaboration with editors, and exploring new ways to reach our audience. You are a strategic, solutions-oriented thought partner who takes ownership of your work and its impact on NerdWallet’s mission. You share ideas that strengthen NerdWallet as a trusted destination for people exploring home loans and proactively surface challenges with thoughtful solutions. You bring strong editorial judgment, identifying what’s most valuable for our audience and adding insight and clarity through your expertise. You’re adaptable and curious — open to testing and learning. You communicate with empathy, helping consumers navigate complex financial decisions, and you use SEO and performance data to guide and improve your work. You are self-directed and dependable, balancing multiple priorities with quality and consistency. Above all, you lift others by collaborating openly, sharing knowledge, and helping the team succeed. This role reports to the Managing Editor. Projects you may be working on in this position include: • Daily mortgage rates coverage • Mortgage lender reviews • Timely, consumer-first stories for syndication Where you can make an impact: • Research and write well-sourced, high-quality articles and pages on topics related to home loans, helping readers understand products and make informed decisions. • Use analytics tools to evaluate the performance of home loan content, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend strategic updates to enhance reach and engagement. • Maintain, update, and optimize existing home loan content to ensure accuracy, freshness, and alignment with current market trends and SEO best practices. • Review mortgage lenders, collect and analyze data using our rubric, and present findings in an approachable, digestible format that helps readers compare their options confidently. • Write fast-turnaround news stories as needed to keep NerdWallet readers informed about timely mortgage and housing market developments. • Collaborate across teams, including NerdWallet spokespeople, multimedia, and app content teams, to explain how mortgage news and trends affect consumers and to deliver cohesive, impactful coverage. Your experience: • 5+ years of editorial experience, including at least 3 years writing about personal finance. • Solid knowledge of personal finance topics, preferably topics related to content management (analyzing traffic, then determining what changes need to be made to boost performance, etc.); writing/reporting evergreen, review, and news content. • Strong familiarity with SEO best practices and proven implementation of SEO strategies. • Track record of operating as a strong thought leader with an ownership mentality and taking informed risks. • Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills. • Passionate about self-improvement and at ease with constructive feedback. • Self-starter who works effectively both on your own and in a team setting. • Previous experience with interviewing sources, content management (updating and improving existing pages) and analyzing data sets. • Strong collaboration skills and experience making/using spreadsheets and Google docs. • Experience covering home loans or a strong understanding of how home loan products work — including mortgage, refinance, and home equity — is a plus but not required. • Certifications in personal finance, such as Certified Financial Health Counselor (or similar), are preferred but not mandatory. Where: • This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care • Mental health support • Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend) • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends) Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) • 401K with 4% company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: • E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) • Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-4

Lead and develop a team to execute multi-channel CRM campaigns that drive engagement and retention, leveraging data insights and cross-team partnerships. | 5+ years in CRM/digital marketing, technical expertise in email and push channels, 2+ years of management experience, familiarity with CRM tools like Iterable and Segment, and experience in a technology-enabled company. | NerdWallet is seeking a dynamic Senior CRM Manager to direct a team of marketing managers focused on initiatives related to NerdWallet logged-in experience. This team drives loyalty, engagement, and long-term retention by designing and operationalizing engaging multi-channel programs across email, push, in-app, and SMS. The Senior Manager, CRM will identify NerdWallet priorities and translate them into the CRM roadmap. Key responsibilities include establishing campaign strategies to drive optimization for the NerdWallet logged-in experience, managing a team of CRM Managers, and delivering data-driven insights and performance metrics to relevant stakeholders. This role requires data-driven decision-making, keen attention to detail, and strong communication skills with the ability to articulately present to any audience at any level. This role reports to the Director, CRM. Where you can make an impact: Identify and translate business goals into effective CRM marketing strategy and roadmap Drive the strategy and vision for all campaigns within area of responsibility Manage and mentor a team of CRM marketing managers helping to prioritize work while seamlessly flexing between player and coach to ensure successful outcomes Implement and optimize day-to-day processes to increase team velocity Use data to drive decisions around campaign optimization and performance targets Cascade campaign metrics, trial data, and best practices to relevant stakeholders Partner cross-functionally with Analytics, Product, Engineering, Program Management, and Creative teams to identify and act on opportunities to create broad-reaching impact Map the customer journey and build appropriate segmentation strategies from onboarding through churn mitigation and winback Your experience: 5+ years of CRM, lifecycle marketing, and/or digital marketing experience for technology-enabled companies Deep expertise in strategic and technical SEM with an emphasis on email and push channels 2+ years of marketing management experience with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performance marketing teams Ability to build and deliver campaigns utilizing CRM tools such as Iterable, Segment and others Experience building and scaling lifecycle marketing programs across multiple channels such as programs to support app users across mobile and email channels, rewards programs, retention campaigns Knowledge of and hands-on experience working with multiple email service providers (ESPs) and/or engagement marketing tools Experience analyzing data and using insights, market trends, and competitive analysis to inform campaign decisions Experience working cross-functionally within a matrixed organization Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on a FinTech, PropTech, or Real Estate industry Where: This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care Mental health support Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend) Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends) Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) 401K with 4% company match Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-6

Manage and optimize email and messaging campaigns within a CRM platform, leveraging data insights to improve engagement and conversion. | Extensive experience with CRM platforms, data management, API/webhook integration, HTML/CSS, scripting, and analytics. | NerdWallet is looking for a CRM Manager to manage and drive email communications for our user base. As our program continues to grow, we are looking for someone to assist with the development, implementation, and optimization of our engagement campaigns. These emails target new and active audiences to drive engagement with multiple features, products, and verticals through onboarding, cross-sell, browse abandonment, and blast campaigns. You'll develop and execute operational plans to onboard new users and engage our broad audience, leveraging data-driven insights to drive revenue-generating campaigns. The CRM Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term operational strategy of our CRM platform, including designing, building, and launching automated email, SMS, and push notification campaigns. As the primary administrator of our CRM and marketing technology stack for User Engagement, you will lead the technical implementation of new campaigns and features within our CRM for User Engagement. Once launched, you will monitor campaign performance, analyze key metrics, and provide data-driven insights, identifying opportunities for A/B testing and optimization to improve engagement, conversion rates, and overall campaign effectiveness. This role reports to the Director, CRM. Where you can make an impact: Drive CRM strategy - Identify and translate business goals into an effective CRM marketing strategy and operational vision for all campaigns within your area of responsibility, mapping out the appropriate customer journey and build segmentation strategies from onboarding through churn mitigation and winback. Let data tell the story - drive campaign optimizations with a data-driven roadmap and clear metrics, sharing detailed performance, test results, and best practices. Drive operational excellence - develop and document best practices and workflows for our CRM operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring we are compliant with all relevant data privacy regulations and that our processes are scalable and efficient. Maintain alignment and prioritization - You thrive on efficiency and will effectively manage multiple priorities, implement complex and streamlined processes, and evaluate incoming requests for resourcing and effectiveness. You will work closely with fellow CRM marketing managers to provide prioritization guidance while managing multiple priorities. You will partner cross-functionally with Analytics, Product, Engineering, Program Management, and Creative teams to identify and act upon opportunities to create broad-reaching impact. Your experience: Technical Skills: Deep CRM Platform Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with at least one major CRM/marketing automation platform (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Iterable, Braze, HubSpot, Marketo, Klaviyo). Data & Analytics Proficiency: Strong understanding of data structures, segmentation logic, and data management principles. API Integration & Webhooks: Experience with API integrations and webhooks to connect and sync data between different marketing tools and data sources. HTML/CSS: Proficient in HTML/CSS for building and troubleshooting email templates. Scripting Languages: Familiarity with a scripting language like AMPscript, handlebars, or Liquid for advanced personalization and dynamic content. Analytical & Strategic Skills: Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to analyze campaign performance, A/B test results, and customer data to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations. Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues, data discrepancies, and campaign-related challenges. Process Optimization: A knack for identifying inefficiencies and developing new processes, workflows, and best practices to improve operational excellence. Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and understand how CRM operations impact the entire customer lifecycle and business goals. Soft Skills: Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring campaign accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Project Management: Strong project management skills to manage multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and flawless execution. Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and marketing. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Data & BI Tools: 3+ years experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker. This indicates a candidate can not only pull data but also create compelling dashboards and reports to tell a story with that data. Customer Data Platforms (CDPs): General knowledge of or direct experience with CDPs (e.g., Segment, mParticle). This shows a deep understanding of data infrastructure and the ability to unify customer data from various sources to enable true cross-channel personalization. Web Development & Scripting: Intermediate or expert level skill in HTML, CSS, and scripting languages (like JavaScript or Python) for more complex custom development, advanced dynamic content, or custom API integrations. A/B Testing & Optimization Tools: Experience with dedicated A/B testing and experimentation platforms (e.g., Optimizely, VWO). This shows a commitment to a culture of testing and an ability to run sophisticated experiments to drive marginal gains. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with non-marketing teams, particularly engineering, data, and product. This is crucial for a role that often requires implementing new technologies and ensuring seamless data flow across the organization. Knowledge of Data Privacy & Compliance: A solid understanding of data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. This is increasingly important and shows the candidate is proactive about protecting the company from legal risk while building customer trust. Project Management Methodologies: Familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile or Scrum. While not a project manager, a candidate who understands these frameworks can help streamline the team's workflow and improve efficiency. Where: This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care Mental health support Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend) Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends) Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) 401K with 4% company match Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-5

Research, write, and optimize high-quality articles on home loans, analyze content performance, and collaborate across teams to inform and engage readers. | Over 5 years of editorial experience, strong knowledge of personal finance, SEO skills, and content management experience. | A home loans writer and content strategist pitches and writes engaging articles that help readers make smart financial decisions about home buying and selling, homeownership, and mortgages. They are thought leaders, observing and reporting on industry trends and sharing actionable tips, earning page traffic and building readers’ trust in NerdWallet. This role experiments with tactics to improve key pages and better help readers while also tracking content performance, shaping content strategy in collaboration with editors, and exploring new ways to reach our audience. You are a strategic, solutions-oriented thought partner who takes ownership of your work and its impact on NerdWallet’s mission. You share ideas that strengthen NerdWallet as a trusted destination for people exploring home loans and proactively surface challenges with thoughtful solutions. You bring strong editorial judgment, identifying what’s most valuable for our audience and adding insight and clarity through your expertise. You’re adaptable and curious — open to testing, and learning. You communicate with empathy, helping consumers navigate complex financial decisions, and you use SEO and performance data to guide and improve your work. You are self-directed and dependable, balancing multiple priorities with quality and consistency. Above all, you lift others by collaborating openly, sharing knowledge, and helping the team succeed. This role reports to the Managing Editor. Projects you may be working on in this position include: • Daily mortgage rates coverage • Mortgage lender reviews • Timely, consumer-first stories for syndication Where you can make an impact: • Research and write well-sourced, high-quality articles and pages on topics related to home loans, helping readers understand products and make informed decisions. • Use analytics tools to evaluate the performance of home loan content, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend strategic updates to enhance reach and engagement. • Maintain, update, and optimize existing home loan content to ensure accuracy, freshness, and alignment with current market trends and SEO best practices. • Review mortgage lenders, collect and analyze data using our rubric, and present findings in an approachable, digestible format that helps readers compare their options confidently. • Write fast-turnaround news stories as needed to keep NerdWallet readers informed about timely mortgage and housing market developments. • Collaborate across teams, including NerdWallet spokespeople, multimedia, and app content teams, to explain how mortgage news and trends affect consumers and to deliver cohesive, impactful coverage. Your experience: • 5+ years of editorial experience, including at least 3 years writing about personal finance. • Solid knowledge of personal finance topics, preferably topics related to Content management (analyzing traffic, then determining what changes need to be made to boost performance, etc.); writing/reporting evergreen, review and news content. • Strong familiarity with SEO best practices and proven implementation of SEO strategies. • Track record of operating as a strong thought leader with an ownership mentality and taking informed risks. • Excellent writing, reporting and communication skills. • Passionate about self-improvement and at ease with constructive feedback. • Self-starter who works effectively both on your own and in a team setting. • Previous experience with interviewing sources, content management (updating and improving existing pages) and analyzing data sets. • Strong collaboration skills, experience making/using spreadsheets and Google docs. • Experience covering home loans or a strong understanding of how home loan products work — including mortgage, refinance, and home equity — is a plus but not required. • Certifications in personal finance, such as Certified Financial Health Counselor (or similar), are preferred but not mandatory. Where: • This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care • Mental health support • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) • 401K with company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: • E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) • Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-4

Research, write, update, and optimize high-quality articles and content on home loans and mortgages, using analytics to improve performance. | 5+ years of editorial experience, personal finance knowledge, SEO expertise, and ability to analyze data and collaborate across teams. | A home loans writer and content strategist pitches and writes engaging articles that help readers make smart financial decisions about home buying and selling, homeownership, and mortgages. They are thought leaders, observing and reporting on industry trends and sharing actionable tips, earning page traffic and building readers’ trust in NerdWallet. This role experiments with tactics to improve key pages and better help readers while also tracking content performance, shaping content strategy in collaboration with editors, and exploring new ways to reach our audience. You are a strategic, solutions-oriented thought partner who takes ownership of your work and its impact on NerdWallet’s mission. You share ideas that strengthen NerdWallet as a trusted destination for people exploring home loans and proactively surface challenges with thoughtful solutions. You bring strong editorial judgment, identifying what’s most valuable for our audience and adding insight and clarity through your expertise. You’re adaptable and curious — open to testing, and learning. You communicate with empathy, helping consumers navigate complex financial decisions, and you use SEO and performance data to guide and improve your work. You are self-directed and dependable, balancing multiple priorities with quality and consistency. Above all, you lift others by collaborating openly, sharing knowledge, and helping the team succeed. This role reports to the Managing Editor. Projects you may be working on in this position include: Daily mortgage rates coverage Mortgage lender reviews Timely, consumer-first stories for syndication Where you can make an impact: Research and write well-sourced, high-quality articles and pages on topics related to home loans, helping readers understand products and make informed decisions. Use analytics tools to evaluate the performance of home loan content, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend strategic updates to enhance reach and engagement. Maintain, update, and optimize existing home loan content to ensure accuracy, freshness, and alignment with current market trends and SEO best practices. Review mortgage lenders, collect and analyze data using our rubric, and present findings in an approachable, digestible format that helps readers compare their options confidently. Write fast-turnaround news stories as needed to keep NerdWallet readers informed about timely mortgage and housing market developments. Collaborate across teams, including NerdWallet spokespeople, multimedia, and app content teams, to explain how mortgage news and trends affect consumers and to deliver cohesive, impactful coverage. Your experience: 5+ years of editorial experience, including at least 3 years writing about personal finance. Solid knowledge of personal finance topics, preferably topics related to Content management (analyzing traffic, then determining what changes need to be made to boost performance, etc.); writing/reporting evergreen, review and news content. Strong familiarity with SEO best practices and proven implementation of SEO strategies. Track record of operating as a strong thought leader with an ownership mentality and taking informed risks. Excellent writing, reporting and communication skills. Passionate about self-improvement and at ease with constructive feedback. Self-starter who works effectively both on your own and in a team setting. Previous experience with interviewing sources, content management (updating and improving existing pages) and analyzing data sets. Strong collaboration skills, experience making/using spreadsheets and Google docs. Experience covering home loans or a strong understanding of how home loan products work — including mortgage, refinance, and home equity — is a plus but not required. Certifications in personal finance, such as Certified Financial Health Counselor (or similar), are preferred but not mandatory. Where: This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care Mental health support Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) 401K with company match Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-4

Design and evolve mobile app experiences and design systems for NerdWallet. | 3+ years of product design experience, mobile app design experience, proficiency with Figma, and familiarity with WCAG standards. | At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. Our contractors play a key role in helping us tackle important, high-impact challenges alongside our full-time team. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where all Nerds, whether here for a sprint or a marathon, are empowered to contribute, collaborate, and make meaningful progress. The Nerdwallet App is the place to understand and build your wealth, with the Nerds by your side. NerdWallet is looking for a Product Designer to join the team as we continue to build out our features and consumer experiences. In this role, you will be responsible for the design ideation and delivery for one of the User Engagement pods. This role will work closely with a variety of team members from engineering, product management, quality assurance, and program management to evolve the Nerdwallet App experience and design language. You will report to a Product Design Manager. Essential Functions (Impact You Can Make at NerdWallet): Uplevel our design language: Lead efforts to define and evolve the visual and interaction patterns that make the NerdWallet mobile experience uniquely Nerdy Scale design through systems: Expand and maintain a robust library of components, and documentation that empower designers and product teams to move faster with consistency and confidence Craft a world-class mobile experience: Deliver intuitive, delightful, and impactful native app experiences that meet the evolving needs of our users Design with empathy: Elevate the quality of product design through a deep understanding of NerdWallet’s audience and their needs Be Nerdy: Embrace our mission to empower people and change the way they think about their finances. Roles and Responsibilities (You Are): A strong design & systems thinker: You design with the big picture in mind, so your solutions can be re-utilized and expanded upon for additional use cases A strong visual designer: You’ve got a sharp eye for UI, animations, and visual design. Comfortable working iteratively: You know how to scope design so your small, cross-functional team can deliver impact on schedule Detail oriented: You notice the small things and care about getting every pixel, state, and interaction just right An enthusiastic collaborator: you know how to build cross-disciplinary support in order to achieve exceptional experiences Data-driven: You leverage qualitative and quantitative insights to inform and explain your decisions A motivated Product Designer: You understand the craft and are always working toward improving your interaction and visual design skills Perpetually curious: You’re passionate about new technologies, industry trends, and relevant artifacts Required Skills and Qualifications (Your Experience): 3+ years of professional experience in product design Experience designing Native mobile applications (iOS and Android) Experience contributing to design system component libraries and style guide documentation Proficiency with Figma and its library features like components, tokens, and variables. Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards Ability to utilize research and data to drive design decisions Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points): Experience working on a design system team Experience running user research and validation testing Experience with A/B testing Working Conditions: Work at least 40 hours per week remotely from your home (in an approved work location in the United States) or from one of our NerdWallet offices in New York or Phoenix utilizing remote working software for internal communications (ie Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, etc) and will spend the majority of their time utilizing the company provided laptop for work productivity and communication.

Lead front-end and full-stack development initiatives to improve SEO, web performance, and platform scalability while mentoring engineers and collaborating with stakeholders. | 8+ years software engineering experience with expertise in modern front-end frameworks, TypeScript, Node.js, web performance, SEO, accessibility, observability, and cloud infrastructure. | At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions​ and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact​ because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. About the Team The SEO Engineering team contributes to Nerdwallet’s growth engine by building tools in Next.js, React.Js and Astro.js leveraging WordPress that enables SEO-optimized customer experiences. We create applications that empower content and marketing teams to launch high-traffic consumer facing, performant pages at scale. Our efforts are backed by front-end best practices, strong observability and a focus on quality. Joining SEO Engineering means working on business-critical, high-impact engineering at the intersection of platform, growth, and consumer experience. About the Role We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer who is both a technical leader and hands-on builder - someone who can drive technical excellence, front-end performance, and platform scalability while collaborating with stakeholders to shape the future of our organic shopping products. This is a front-end role with full-stack elements, UI/UX, accessibility, and web performance. You’ll lead initiatives that enhance Core Web Vitals (CWV), technical SEO, and observability, ensuring our pages are blazing fast, user-friendly, and optimized for discovery. Beyond the front-end, you’ll also work on back-end APIs and integrate with Machine Learning systems that power these experiences - enabling personalization, and data-driven decision-making at scale. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering leadership to influence the engineering roadmap, contribute to best practices, and drive architectural projects that balance speed, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This isn’t just a strategy role - you’ll be hands-on, writing production-quality code, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across the team. You’ll set the pace, ensuring both high-quality execution and fast iteration, acting as a multiplier to help the entire team deliver impact. Where you can make an impact: • Shape the future of NerdWallet’s highest-traffic organic pages by improving performance, SEO, and user engagement. • Partner with product, SEO, and data teams to run experiments, measure impact, and iterate quickly. • Take input from and partner directly with engineering leadership to drive technical initiatives to enhance performance, observability, scalability, security and developer experience. • Contribute to platform stability and resilience through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management. • Ensure high standards of technical excellence, maintaining a high-quality codebase and modernizing our stack. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and architecture. • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team. • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the tech and finance industries through a practice of continuous learning and self-improvement. Your experience: We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you. • Minimum of 8+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in client focused full stack development. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). • Expert in ES6, TypeScript, Node.js and the web platform; proficient in other modern languages such as Rust, Go, Python, etc. • Expert in modern front-end frameworks such as Astro.js Nuxt.js, Next.js, React.js, Tailwind, etc. • Deeply knowledgeable about Web Performance, Core Web Vitals & Technical SEO. • Keen eye for design, usability and user experience. Understanding of accessibility best-practices. • Experience in Observability and running a production website or application at scale. • Experience with database systems, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, IAC, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure (Vercel, AWS, GCP, or Azure). Where: • This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care • Mental health support • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) • 401K with company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: • E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) • Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)

Create, optimize, and manage student loan content to inform and empower readers, using SEO and analytics to improve reach and engagement. | 5+ years editorial experience with 3+ years in personal finance writing, strong writing and communication skills, SEO knowledge, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. | At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions​ and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact​ because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. Role Summary The NerdWallet Content team is looking for an experienced writer and content strategist to join our Student Loans team. In this role, you’ll shape NerdWallet’s student loan coverage to help readers make confident, informed decisions. Your work will directly influence how consumers understand, compare, and manage their student loan options. You’ll pitch and produce content that empowers readers to take action, serve as a thought leader by reporting on industry trends, and experiment with new ways to improve key pages. You’ll help shape content strategy, track performance, and explore fresh approaches to reach more people. You bring an ownership mentality and thrive on raising the bar. You’re a versatile reporter who identifies the most important angles, digs for clarity when details are murky, and adds meaningful context. You’re also collaborative, resourceful, and eager to test, learn, and share insights — helping both readers and your teammates succeed. This role reports to the Managing Editor. Where you can make an impact • Review and analyze student loan lenders using NerdWallet’s rubric, transforming complex data into clear, digestible content. • Research, report, and write well-sourced articles and guides that position NerdWallet as the go-to destination for student loan insights. • Use analytics to evaluate student loan content, making improvements that increase reach, engagement, and impact. • Maintain and optimize existing student loan pages so readers always have access to the most accurate and relevant information. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners — from spokespeople to newsletters and app content teams — to ensure borrowers understand how policy and market shifts affect them. • Apply SEO best practices so content is easy to discover. • Track, measure and report on performance, using insights to refine strategy. • Serve as a subject-matter expert, ensuring student loan messaging across NerdWallet is consistent, accurate, and consumer-focused. Your experience We know not everyone will meet every requirement. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. • 5+ years of editorial experience, with at least 3 years writing about personal finance, ideally student loans. • Track record of thought leadership with an ownership mentality and ability to take informed risks. • Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills. • Passion for self-improvement and comfort with constructive feedback. • Experience interviewing sources, managing and updating content, and analyzing data sets. • Familiarity with SEO and proven ability to improve content performance. • Strong collaboration skills, with experience using spreadsheets, Google Docs, and analytics tools. • Ability to balance evergreen, review, and news content while working cross-functionally. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience covering student loans, or a high-level understanding of how federal and private student loans work. Where: • This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care • Mental health support • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) • 401K with company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: • E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) • Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-4

Develop and optimize student loan content through research, writing, SEO, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to empower consumers. | 5+ years editorial experience with 3+ years personal finance writing, strong writing and reporting skills, SEO familiarity, and collaboration abilities. | At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. Role Summary The NerdWallet Content team is looking for an experienced writer and content strategist to join our Student Loans team. In this role, you’ll shape NerdWallet’s student loan coverage to help readers make confident, informed decisions. Your work will directly influence how consumers understand, compare, and manage their student loan options. You’ll pitch and produce content that empowers readers to take action, serve as a thought leader by reporting on industry trends, and experiment with new ways to improve key pages. You’ll help shape content strategy, track performance, and explore fresh approaches to reach more people. You bring an ownership mentality and thrive on raising the bar. You’re a versatile reporter who identifies the most important angles, digs for clarity when details are murky, and adds meaningful context. You’re also collaborative, resourceful, and eager to test, learn, and share insights — helping both readers and your teammates succeed. This role reports to the Managing Editor. Where you can make an impact • Review and analyze student loan lenders using NerdWallet’s rubric, transforming complex data into clear, digestible content. • Research, report, and write well-sourced articles and guides that position NerdWallet as the go-to destination for student loan insights. • Use analytics to evaluate student loan content, making improvements that increase reach, engagement, and impact. • Maintain and optimize existing student loan pages so readers always have access to the most accurate and relevant information. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners — from spokespeople to newsletters and app content teams — to ensure borrowers understand how policy and market shifts affect them. • Apply SEO best practices so content is easy to discover. • Track, measure and report on performance, using insights to refine strategy. • Serve as a subject-matter expert, ensuring student loan messaging across NerdWallet is consistent, accurate, and consumer-focused. Your experience We know not everyone will meet every requirement. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. • 5+ years of editorial experience, with at least 3 years writing about personal finance, ideally student loans. • Track record of thought leadership with an ownership mentality and ability to take informed risks. • Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills. • Passion for self-improvement and comfort with constructive feedback. • Experience interviewing sources, managing and updating content, and analyzing data sets. • Familiarity with SEO and proven ability to improve content performance. • Strong collaboration skills, with experience using spreadsheets, Google Docs, and analytics tools. • Ability to balance evergreen, review, and news content while working cross-functionally. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience covering student loans, or a high-level understanding of how federal and private student loans work. Where: • This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care • Mental health support • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) • 401K with company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: • E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) • Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) #LI-Remote #LI-4