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Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role:
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join our Member AI Features team, which will be a new high-impact, cross-functional engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the growth and success of your engineers, the technical integrity of your services, and the consistent delivery of product milestones that drive value for our members.
As a Senior EM, you are more than a technical lead; you are a strategic partner to Product and Design. You will navigate ambiguity, manage complex dependencies across the organization, and foster a culture of ownership and high performance. You will ensure your team is building scalable, "bank-grade" systems while maintaining the agility of a tech-first startup.
What you’ll do:
- Recruit, onboard, and develop a diverse team of engineers while providing regular feedback and building clear career growth plans.
- Own the execution roadmap for your team, driving the agile process and ensuring high-quality software is shipped predictably.
- Provide architectural oversight, lead design reviews, and help the team balance feature development with technical debt.
- Collaborate deeply with Product Managers and Designers to define the team’s vision and translate business goals into technical milestones.
- Champion a "you build it, you run it" culture, taking responsibility for the uptime, security, and observability of your team’s production environment.
- Contribute to the broader Engineering leadership team by refining hiring practices, engineering standards, and organizational culture.
What you’ll need:
- 5+ years of experience directly managing software engineering teams in a fast-paced environment, including experience managing Senior and Staff-level contributors.
- 8+ years of total software engineering experience with a deep understanding of backend microservices and modern frontend frameworks.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architecture (AWS), and data consistency in high-concurrency environments.
- A proven track record of leading teams that build and scale successful user-facing products.
- Exceptional ability to communicate technical complexity to non-technical stakeholders and influence across different departments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to have:
- Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLM) into products
- Experience in FinTech or other highly regulated industries where compliance and auditability are paramount.Experience leading teams through organizational scaling or significant architectural migrations.
- Familiarity with CI/CD best practices, automated testing strategies, and containerization.
- A passion for financial literacy and helping members achieve financial independence.
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What We Do
SoFi wasn’t built to be a bank. Or a technology company. We were built for one mission: help people achieve financial independence so they can realize their ambitions. Redefining an entire industry isn’t easy work—and it’s not for the faint of heart. It takes a certain kind of team. People with diverse perspectives and expertise, united by a common sense of purpose. People willing to challenge assumptions but always do the right thing. People proving that innovation and responsibility don’t have to compete, but can come together to create something truly unconventional in the world. For the last eight years, we’ve been charting this new path forward. We call it The SoFi Way. At SoFi, we don’t just talk about culture: we live it. The SoFi Way is how we show up every day, how we make decisions, and how we build for our members, clients, and each other.
Why Work With Us
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation Fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront.
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