Manager, Software Engineering (Loans Lifecycle)

About the role

The organization operates within the financial technology sector, focusing on providing transparent and predictable payment solutions without hidden fees or compromises. Its Ledger Engineering team supports rapid financial product innovation by delivering an audit-grade ledger platform that aligns company growth with stringent real-world accounting controls. This team collaborates closely with finance and capital markets partners to ensure precise financial reporting and compliance required for operating as a publicly-traded entity.

The Manager, Software Engineering (Loans Lifecycle) leads a software engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining critical backend systems that support financial operations and product innovation. This role drives technical strategy, ensures operational reliability, fosters quality and ownership within the team, and contributes to talent development. The position is pivotal in delivering robust, scalable systems that maintain accuracy in financial interactions and support the organization's regulated financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement the technical strategy for the team on an annual timeline.
• Collaborate across product management, design, and analytics to manage technical sustainability, risks, and trade-offs.
• Define and advocate for technical solutions and operational processes to enhance team effectiveness.
• Oversee team operations and availability, including monitoring, triage rotations, playbooks, policies, testing, and alerting.
• Promote a culture of quality through code review and design standards, and share best practices beyond the team.
• Support talent development by providing feedback, guidance, and leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale with languages such as Python or Kotlin.
• 2+ years of experience managing a software team.
• Proven experience building highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.
• Background in financial systems, ledgering, treasury, or related fields where data accuracy and system reliability are critical.
• Ability to manage and grow a high-performance team, coach engineers, and align stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration in a global engineering environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Pay

Base Pay Grade: P | Equity Grade: 13

• USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $230,000 - $290,000
• USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $204,000 - $264,000

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Monthly stipends for technology setup, health, and wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday schedules.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing discounted stock purchases.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility and occasional in-person onboarding.