Manager, Software Engineering – Identity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a well-rounded team of engineers by establishing expectations, providing feedback, and nurturing their growth.

• Take ownership of the team's technical direction and multi-quarter planning.

• Link roadmap initiatives to customer trust and business results, including redesigns for identity verification and structural enhancements.

• Empower the tech lead and engineers to uphold design and quality standards.

• Facilitate technical design and ensure cross-functional alignment.

• Manage the availability, reliability, and performance of systems critical to consumers.

• Engage in on-call duties and incident response to minimize operational challenges.

• Foster collaboration across different organizations and influence partner experiences and foundational team roadmaps.

• Collaborate with Product, Design, Analytics, and other Engineering teams on cross-functional projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering.

• 3+ years of experience in managing and developing engineering teams.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering software for consumers.

• Proven ability to execute in ambiguous situations.

• Technical acumen to steer architecture, quality, and reliability decisions.

• Experience in leading substantial technical initiatives from start to finish.

• Ideally, experience in decoupling or re-platforming consumer-facing systems under defined timelines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational influence capabilities.

• Proven track record of building consensus and achieving results in complex environments without direct authority.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be part of the overall compensation package.

• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday schedule.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering discounted Affirm stock.

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility within the country of employment.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• In-person onboarding experience provided for all new hires.