Manager, Engineering

Summary

Join AffiniPay as an Engineering Manager and lead the development and maintenance of our platform services, crucial for our SaaS product and internal/external customers. You will lead and mentor software engineers, collaborating with various teams to translate business objectives into actionable work. Your long-term goal is to cultivate a cohesive, high-performing engineering team that consistently delivers high-quality software. Partner with stakeholders to balance aggressive roadmaps with engineering principles, build a diverse and inclusive team, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You will facilitate discussions, participate in strategic planning, and advocate for optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with significant experience leading software developers and managing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
• Prior development experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience directly leading software developers
• Experience with addressing interpersonal conflicts/critical issues, organizing resources to meet strategic goals, mentoring/coaching employees, conducting employee performance evaluations, and recruiting/retaining talent
• Excellent leadership, communication, prioritization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with resolving conflict and building trust within and between teams
• A track record of building and managing high-functioning, inclusive, diverse, and productive teams

Responsibilities

• Partnering with product, technology, and analytics stakeholders to balance aggressive roadmap against engineering principles
• Lead and coach a team of skilled engineers and contractors tasked with delivering secure, flexible, and scalable features to our customers
• Build a diverse team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Create a culture of safety, high trust, and openness where people learn and strive to improve
• Facilitate design, architecture, process, and development discussions
• Regularly participate in strategic planning discussions to provide insightful ideas on process improvements and challenges with ambiguous specifications
• Advocate for the right outcomes with data, conviction, and diplomacy
• Strong ability to break down large complex problems into small, simpler ones to solve technical and business problems
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!
• Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!
• RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy!
• We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match
• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
• Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships
• Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses
• We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff
• An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups