Manager, Engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager, Engineering in United States.

This role is responsible for leading a high-performing engineering team within a product-aligned organization focused on delivering scalable, reliable, and high-quality financial technology systems.
You will own execution for a dedicated engineering “value lane,” ensuring that technical delivery aligns with product goals and broader business outcomes.
The position plays a key role in translating product strategy into well-scoped engineering work that is delivered efficiently and with strong quality standards.
You will partner closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to ensure systems are built with reliability, scalability, and maintainability in mind.
This is a hands-on leadership role that blends people management, technical oversight, and delivery accountability in a fast-paced fintech environment.
You will help shape engineering culture, improve delivery processes, and ensure teams operate with strong engineering discipline.
The environment is results-driven, collaborative, and focused on building impactful financial systems at scale.

• Lead and own delivery execution for an engineering team, ensuring work is prioritized, well-scoped, and delivered effectively.
• Ensure systems built by the team are reliable, scalable, secure, and maintainable, with strong focus on performance and observability.
• Drive engineering excellence by reinforcing best practices such as automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and secure development workflows.
• Partner with product managers and designers to define priorities, align on outcomes, and ensure engineering work supports product and business goals.
• Manage and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, performance management, and career growth planning.
• Recruit, hire, and retain strong engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Identify and remove delivery blockers while continuously improving team processes, productivity, and engineering effectiveness.
• Monitor system and team performance using metrics, logs, and observability tools to ensure operational health and delivery success.
• Leverage modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, to improve productivity and execution.

Requirements:

• 8–12 years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in backend systems or distributed systems.
• Prior experience managing or leading engineering teams in a product-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, reliability, and production-grade architecture.
• Proven ability to own delivery end-to-end, including planning, prioritization, and execution in agile environments.
• Experience collaborating closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and observability (logs, metrics, tracing).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions within a team.
• Experience improving engineering processes and driving operational excellence.
• Exposure to fintech, payments, or regulated systems is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to enhance engineering productivity is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $198,000 USD.
• Annual bonus opportunities and employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• Mental health support and wellness programs for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks, with unlimited PTO after the first year.
• Professional development support including education reimbursement and leadership programs.
• Additional financial wellness resources and employee discount programs.
• Family support benefits including fertility and family planning assistance.