Manager, Software Engineering – Content Platform

Engineering ManagerEngineering ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2009H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

52 days ago

Salary

$160K - $294K / year

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishGraph QLJava ScriptPHPSDLCSQLType ScriptWord Press

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop an engineering team responsible for NerdWallet’s Content Platform and CMS • Partner with Product Managers and other cross-functional stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and execute against the product roadmap • Drive consistent execution of software development best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence • Contribute to and guide technical and architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements • Balance platform evolution (e.g., headless CMS, APIs, content workflows) with stability for high-traffic, mission critical systems • Manage sprint planning, project timelines, and delivery commitments, ensuring predictable and high-quality execution • Identify technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges, escalating and addressing them proactively • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and psychological safety • Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for engineers at varying levels • Ensure systems owned by the team meet availability, performance, and security standards

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 2+ years of experience as the people manager of an engineering team
  • Proven experience delivering production software in a complex, fast-paced environment within FinTech or regulated industries
  • Proven success owning and leading large-scale content management systems and headless architectures (our current platform is WordPress)
  • Strong understanding of the software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices
  • Solid technical foundation with experience designing and building scalable, reliable, and secure systems
  • Proficient in PHP, GraphQL, SQL, and JavaScript languages e.g. TypeScript
  • Working knowledge of security best practices, data privacy, and compliance considerations in financial systems
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support engineers at varying levels through clear, actionable feedback
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical partners
  • Experience balancing delivery commitments with technical quality and long-term maintainability
  • Experience in developing scalable web applications with SEO in mind
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects at scale and on time
  • A passion for mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and creating inclusive, high-performing teams

Benefits

  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
  • Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
  • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
  • Mental health support
  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
  • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
  • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)

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