Senior Engineering Manager/Director

What We’re Looking For

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Are you ready to disrupt and reshape the future of accounting? Puzzle is on a mission to redefine how companies navigate and leverage their financials.

In order to help us get there, we are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager or Director to lead our talented team of software engineers.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our products and driving engineering excellence.

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader who can serve as a coach and mentor within our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of our company's vision and objectives and excel in communicating these effectively.

As a manager, they will adeptly guide team members towards their individual and collective goals, charting the course forward and ensuring alignment across the board.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing and mentoring engineering teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

This is your opportunity to help lead engineering at a well-funded startup led by an accomplished fintech founder. We are remote-first anywhere in the US or Canada works for us.

What You’ll Do :

• Be an effective manager by improving team efficiency to drive faster development cycles and expedite time-to-market.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Lead and inspire a team of software engineers, overseeing their day-to-day activities, setting clear goals, and providing regular feedback to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and testing methodologies to deliver robust and reliable software products.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.
• Effectively allocate resources, manage priorities, and mitigate risks to ensure successful execution of engineering projects within budget and timeline constraints.
• Facilitate clear communication and collaboration across different teams and departments, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (X years) in software engineering, with a strong track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced environments.
• Extensive experience in fintech or related industries, with a deep understanding of financial systems, regulations, and security standards.
• Strong technical expertise in software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, and familiarity with modern development frameworks and tools.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive results, and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex software projects from inception to completion, with a focus on quality, scalability, and performance.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex technical environments.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum methodologies and familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Puzzle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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