Senior Manager, Software Engineering – Platform Systems

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

Location

United States

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

$160K - $294K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishGraph QLPHPPythonSDLCSQLType ScriptWord Press

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop an engineering team responsible for NerdWallet’s platform systems, including the Content Platform, CMS, and Product Data Platform • 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

8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
5+ 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 built on WordPress)
Proven success leading large scale backend systems
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 either PHP or Python, GraphQL, SQL, and 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)