6+ years in software engineering, with 2+ years in leadership roles
Strong technical skills in architecture and debugging across the stack
Experience in scaling engineering teams and managing transitions to multiple squads
Ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver clear outcomes
Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
High emotional intelligence, with a focus on developing team members
Experience in hiring and performance management in demanding environments
Interest in fintech or regulated financial systems is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team
Drive the end-to-end delivery of engineering initiatives
Collaborate with product and stakeholders to define project scope
Establish and improve engineering best practices and processes
Own and review all code produced by the team
Support hiring and onboarding efforts for a diverse team
Ensure execution through goal-setting and sprint planning
Participate in architecture discussions and guide engineers in problem-solving
Translate client feedback into scalable solutions
Promote accountability and ownership within the engineering team
Benefits
Unlimited PTO and generous salary
401(k) plan
Premium health, dental, and vision insurance
Meaningful equity as an early hire in a growing company
Full Job Description
The Role Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering growth, accountability, and technical excellence
Drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact engineering initiatives - from concept to architecture, implementation, testing, and launch
Partner closely with Product, business stakeholders, and leadership to define scope, align on priorities, and ensure ModernFi ships high-quality features quickly and reliably
Establish and continuously improve engineering best practices, tools, and processes for a rapidly scaling organization
Own all the code your team produces. Review all code and not be afraid to hop into it and help push things over the line. At this stage, we are all ICs regardless of title and do whatever it takes to move towards our goals.
Support hiring, onboarding, and leveling efforts to help build a diverse, exceptional engineering team
Ensure strong execution through clear goal-setting, effective sprint planning, and proactive risk mitigation
Maintain a high technical bar by participating in architecture discussions, reviewing code, and guiding engineers in solving complex technical problems
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client feedback and business needs into scalable technical solutions
Promote a culture of extreme ownership, thoughtful iteration, and high accountability within the engineering organization
Contribute to long-term technical strategy, system design, and infrastructure decisions as we scale to serve increasingly sophisticated institutions
Tech Stack
Python (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy), Typescript
Retool (React, Vite, Tailwind)
PostgreSQL Database
AWS / Pulumi IaC
Tools: Auth0, Datadog, Fern
About You
6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering leadership or tech lead role
Strong technical foundation - capable of diving deep into architecture, system design, and debugging across the stack
Experience scaling an Engineering org. We are one team today, but just at the boundary, and will soon need to split into multiple squads.
Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and guide engineers toward clear outcomes
Comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities
Strong communicator who can articulate technical concepts clearly across engineering, product, and leadership
High EQ, trustworthy, calm under pressure, and committed to developing others
Experience hiring, coaching, and conducting performance management in a high-expectation environment
Bias for action, strong ownership mentality, and passion for building mission-critical systems
Interest in (or experience with) fintech, banking, financial systems, or highly regulated environments is a plus
Energized by life-changing work at an early-stage company and motivated to help shape ModernFi's engineering culture
Benefits
Top-of-market comp, equity from day one
Health, dental, vision. 100% employee covered
401(k) with a broad fund selection
Unlimited PTO
Fully paid parental leave
$100 monthly wellness stipend
Dinner in the office
Relocation to New York
Uncapped equipment
Quarterly team outings
The Process
If you'd like to learn more, please email us at [redacted]. Our process is focused on cultural and personality fit. We are excited to get to know you, learn about what motivates you, and ensure that we can accelerate your personal and professional growth.
