Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with a minimum of 5 years managerial experience.
• Experience managing a team of 20+ engineers with multiple direct reports.
• Ability to manage systems requiring high standards of correctness and auditability such as fintech or ERP systems.
• Technical credibility to influence and evaluate architecture and data infrastructure with senior individual contributors.
• Collaboration skills with a low-ego approach to leadership across various teams.
• Interest in production-level applications of LLMs and agents.
• Strong communication skills, delivering direct feedback with kindness.

Responsibilities

• Define organizational structure within your area, including team boundaries and staffing.
• Mentor and hold accountable 3-5 engineering managers, focusing on developing new leaders.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for your teams, including planning and closing senior candidates.
• Manage planning and execution for your area, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and commitments.
• Maintain rigorous operational practices for a financial-systems environment, including incident response and SLOs.
• Collaborate with peer directors on shared concerns such as security compliance and governance.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards across a tech stack involving Python/Django, PostgreSQL, Next.js, and AWS.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative leadership environment.
• Engagement in decision-making processes directly influencing team structure and project outcomes.
• Involvement in cutting-edge technology applications, including AI and LLMs.
• Supportive culture that values clear communication and a feedback-rich environment.