Director, Software Engineering - Credit

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Software Engineering - Credit in United States. This role offers an opportunity to lead and scale engineering teams responsible for building next-generation credit products in a high-impact fintech environment. The Director will oversee multiple engineering teams, ensuring platform resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with Product, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to shape strategy, deliver secure and highly available systems, and drive innovation. This position demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for raising engineering standards while enabling teams to execute efficiently. Ideal candidates thrive in complex, fast-moving environments and are committed to mentoring talent and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Accountabilities

• Lead and develop multiple engineering teams responsible for core credit platform capabilities.
• Drive architectural decisions, platform resiliency, high availability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Product and cross-functional teams to define roadmap, delivery strategy, and prioritization.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, including code quality, testing, documentation, and execution rigor.
• Oversee sprint planning, progress tracking, and measurable outcome delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow top engineering talent, building bench strength and a high-performance culture.
• Stay engaged with system design and code while empowering teams to take ownership of delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years managing engineering managers or multiple teams.
• Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems in cloud-native environments, preferably AWS.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, high availability systems, and platform resiliency practices.
• Experience operating in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments, fintech experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of improving engineering standards, execution discipline, and team performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Experience building or scaling credit products (underwriting, ledgering, servicing, transaction processing) is a plus.

Benefits

• 💻 Flex First Remote Work – Choose your optimal working environment in approved U.S. locations.
• 💰 Competitive Salary – $242,400–$303,000 USD base range, plus annual performance-based bonuses.
• 🏥 Multiple Health Insurance Options – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 🌴 Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
• 💼 Retirement Savings Program – Company contributions and after-tax options.
• 📈 Equity Opportunities – Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Programs.
• 👶 Family Support – Parental leave up to 20 weeks and fertility benefits.
• 🧠 Professional Development – Annual stipend for growth, coaching, and learning.
• 🌍 Remote Work Stipend – Support for home office setup and productivity.

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