Branch International is hiring a
Software Engineering Manager

Summary

The job is for an Engineering Manager at Branch, a fast-paced, mission-driven global technology company offering financial services in Africa and India. The role involves leading a small team, crafting a long-term technical strategy, being a hands-on technical contributor, and mentoring the team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of engineering management experience, preferably in an established technology firm or a product-focused high-growth startup
• Experience handling performance reviews, and must have handled at least 1 performance review cycle independently

Responsibilities

• Build a culture of collaboration that embodies our values and helps us achieve our goals as a distributed team
• Work with other stakeholders to recruit, grow, and empower a team of driven engineers who have high expectations around ownership, impact, and technical excellence
• Craft a thoughtful, long-term technical strategy that anticipates future needs while being pragmatic about what’s needed today
• Be a hands-on technical contributor and mentor for your team, one who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do actual technical work when appropriate
• Work with other engineering managers and functional leads to set direction and ambitious goals for your team, Engineering, and Branch as a whole

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience (4+ years) as a software engineer, ideally across organizations, industries, and technology stacks
• A record of mentorship and helping others in their career growth
• Experience and excitement for recruiting, combined with a thoughtful approach to team growth

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)
• 28 days of paid vacation days, 30 days of sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Pension benefit
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance
• Weekly team meals and social events (virtual and in-person)
• Where we work: Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally