Engineering Manager - Debit Card Payments NORAMAs an Engineering Manager based in Chicago, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for building the leading Debit Card Payments platform in NORAM. Your mission is to build the most competitive debit platform in the region: optimized for least-cost routing, engineered for maximum throughput, and trusted by NORAM's largest enterprise merchants for unmatched reliability.
You'll work closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams to deliver new functionality across the Card Payments domain. As a people leader, you will champion an inclusive environment, coach engineers through continuous growth, and shape technical direction within one of Adyen's core payment domains.
What you'll do- Authoring Adyen's Debit Card Payments strategy in NORAM, balancing product delivery with long-term platform scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
- Lead by example, by setting the right context, and by helping teammates do their best work.
- Coach and mentor a diverse team of software engineers, prioritizing psychological safety, clear feedback, and long-term career growth.
- Foster a high-performing engineering culture built on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Partner closely with Product Managers to translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions.
- Guide architectural discussions, champion high engineering standards, and empower engineers to own technical solutions end-to-end.
Who you are- You have a track record of leading and developing software engineering teams, fostering a culture grounded in ownership and collaboration.
- You enjoy coaching engineers through technical mentorship, regular feedback, and career development.
- You have a strong software engineering background building large-scale, distributed systems in Java or similar backend technologies.
- You are comfortably jumping into architecture reviews, unblocking technical hurdles, or guiding code reviews when your team faces complex, high-priority releases.
- You enjoy leading technical discussions, facilitating architectural decisions, and balancing engineering quality with business priorities coming from Product Managers.
- You thrive in cross-functional, globally distributed settings and adapt your communication thoughtfully across regions and cultures.
- Experience building payment systems or working within the cards payments ecosystem (e.g. authorisation, routing, card schemes, issuer/acquirer integrations) is highly desirable and considered a big plus.
Minimum qualifications- 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams
- 7+ years of experience in software development in a fast paced tech environment
Don't check every single box? We still encourage you to apply! At Adyen, we value diverse perspectives.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!
What's next?Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.
The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $243,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.
This role is based out of our Chicago office. We have a hybrid workplace and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles. You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for new visa sponsorship. The company can support visa transfers but will not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.
