Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Platform Systems)
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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 • This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.
Benefits
• Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) • 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) • Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match • Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) • 401K with 4% company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums • If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
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