Were looking for an engineering manager to lead one of our product engineering teams. This is a critical hire: youll help shape not just the team, but how we build at Cardless as we scale toward that goal.
Responsibilities- Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team working at the intersection of payments, money movement, and financial infrastructure.
- Own the technical health, execution, and culture of your team - from sprint planning to architectural direction.
- Be a hands-on technical partner: go deep on system design and complex technical decisions when it matters, while also stepping back to implement frameworks and processes that help the team operate autonomously at scale.
- Partner closely with the Head of Engineering on hiring strategy, technical roadmap, and organizational planning.
- Work directly with external partners, compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex requirements into reliable, high-quality systems.
- Bring clarity to ambiguous situations - define the right problems, set technical standards, and build a team that can move fast without breaking things that matter.
- Champion the thoughtful use of AI tooling across the team - from developer productivity to how we design and build systems - and help set the standard for how engineering at Cardless evolves alongside these tools.
What we look for- Several years of engineering management experience, ideally leading backend teams building complex, high-scale systems.
- Strong technical depth - you can credibly engage in system design discussions, challenge architectural decisions, and earn the trust of senior engineers.
- Experience in fintech, payments, credit or debit card infrastructure, or money movement. You understand the compliance and regulatory realities of building in this space.
- A track record of scaling teams as well as systems - youve grown people, defined processes, and built cultures that ship.
- Strong cross-functional instincts. Youre comfortable navigating ambiguity alongside product, compliance, operations, and external partners.
- High standards and a commitment to quality - in code, in communication, and in outcomes.
- Excitement about how AI is reshaping software development and a track record of putting these tools to work - whether for developer productivity, system design, or building smarter products.
Why CardlessYoull join a collaborative, fast-moving team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and impact. Were building the platform that powers the next generation of credit card programs - and were just getting started.
BenefitsWere proud to offer our team excellent benefits:
- Meaningful start-up equity
- 100% health, vision & dental primary coverage
- + 75% health, vision & dental dependent coverage
- Catered lunches and dinners
- $250/month commuter benefit
- Parental leave
- Team building events
- Flexible PTO with a minimum of 15 days off per year
- 401(k) plan
- Relocation assistance
CompensationThis role has an annual starting salary range of $230,000-$300,000 + equity + benefits (see above). Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and specific work location.
LocationWere headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a beautiful new office in the Jackson Square district. This role requires 5 days a week in office.
