Forage is building the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. Our technology enables grocers, delivery platforms, and point-of-sale systems to seamlessly accept EBT payments both online and in-store. Beyond infrastructure, we’re helping SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets every week, making healthy food more affordable and accessible to the 42 million Americans on food assistance.
Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast-growing startup with a clear vision and real-world impact, feeding tens of thousands of families daily. Our team is made up of kind, driven individuals who take ownership, move quickly, and collaborate closely. We value humility, curiosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
We’re not just building payments infrastructure — we’re helping feed tens of thousands of families each day, and transforming grocery access for millions more. Watch our story and see why we do what we do.
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Platform team, which is responsible for building and scaling the core infrastructure that powers our product. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership and operational excellence. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations of the team, set the technical direction for platform initiatives, and ensure that our core product is built on a strong, scalable foundation.
Qualifications:- 2+ years of engineering management experience, ideally leading platform, infrastructure, or core services teams.
- Strong technical background in building distributed systems, APIs, or core platform services.
- Proven ability to manage team operations—capacity planning, process improvements, and delivery tracking.
- Skilled in mentoring engineers and fostering a healthy team culture.
- Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business perspectives.
- Startup mindset: you’re resourceful, adaptable, and thrive in fast-moving environments.
- Experience with payments, fintech, or other API-driven products.
- Prior experience at an early-stage, high-growth startup.
- Hands-on coding experience (we don’t expect you to code daily, but a technical foundation is key).
Team Leadership & Operations
- Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing platform engineering team.
- Drive execution, capacity planning, and delivery for platform initiatives.
- Implement and improve processes for project tracking, quality, and team productivity.
- Partner with recruiting to scale the team thoughtfully.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction for the platform roadmap, ensuring alignment with company and product goals.
- Lead architectural discussions and ensure best practices around scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Security, and other Engineering teams to ensure our platform unlocks velocity across the company.
- Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term technical investments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the Director of Engineering to define team priorities and success metrics.
- Partner with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align platform initiatives with business needs.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to leadership and the broader company.
Your base salary would fall within the bands below. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of your offer is not included in these numbers and represents a significant part of your total compensation.
- Compensation: $160k-190k USD base + equity + benefits
- Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on our society.
- 100% of Medical, Dental and Vision premium coverage for yourself and dependents.
- Enjoy regular team lunches at our San Francisco office, fostering collaboration and connection over great food.
- A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership.
- A talented, diverse, high-achieving, and humble team with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We aim to review every application within 3 business days of submission and provide feedback on each of your interviews within 2 business days of completion. If you don't hear from us, please reach out to your recruiter or careers[at]joinforage.com directly to get an update on your candidacy. Max, our AI recruiter, may reach out with follow-up questions.
Please note: We are not engaging with third-party recruiters or agencies for this role. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting us regarding recruitment services. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited resumes sent to Forage.
Please note: Forage is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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What We Do
Forage is a mission-driven payments company helping merchants accept government benefits through a single, unified API. Today, over 42 million Americans receive government assistance, such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), to buy groceries. Starting with enabling EBT SNAP and EBT Cash, Forage builds the financial infrastructure empowering merchants to serve the underserved.
