Who you are

• Strong backend and systems engineering background
• Experience building APIs, platforms, or integration-heavy systems
• Comfort working across varied third-party APIs and data models
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguous, enablement-focused problem spaces
• Experience contributing code while leading teams
• Strong communication skills, especially around indirect impact
• Experience with accounting, payments, or financial integrations is a plus but not required
• Experience with developer platforms, SDKs, or ecosystem products is a strong plus
• You’ll Be Great in This Role If You:
• Enjoy building leverage and enabling others
• Are adaptable and learn new domains quickly
• Can explain complex systems simply
• Thrive in roles where success is measured by others’ velocity
• Balance execution with long-term platform thinking
• At Float, you’ll thrive if you’re bold, curious, and eager to make a real impact. We're building something special—and having a lot of fun along the way. If you’re excited to build, grow, and win together, we’d love to meet you

What the job involves

• We’re hiring an Engineering Manager for Product Platform & APIs to lead teams building the foundational systems that power Float’s product ecosystem and integrations
• This role is responsible for internal platforms, external APIs, and accounting integrations that enable product teams — and third-party developers — to build on Float safely and at scale
• The work here often has indirect but outsized impact, requiring strong systems thinking, excellent communication, and comfort operating in ambiguity
• This is a player-coach role, with an expected ~60% hands-on technical contribution
• Platform & API Leadership:
• Own the roadmap and execution for Product Platform and API capabilities
• Build systems that enable product teams to ship faster with fewer dependencies
• Anticipate engineering needs and translate them into scalable platform solutions
• Integrations & Ecosystem
• Lead development and maintenance of accounting integrations (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite)
• Design reliable, scalable integration patterns across disparate third-party APIs
• Partner with Product to evolve Float’s API strategy and long-term ecosystem vision
• Hands-On Technical Leadership (60%):
• Contribute directly to backend, platform, and integration code
• Review designs and PRs with a focus on correctness, scalability, and maintainability
• Troubleshoot complex integration and operational issues
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Product, Platform, and Customer teams
• Communicate clearly in a domain where impact is often indirect and non-obvious
• Help teams understand why platform work matters to the business
• People Leadership (40%):
• Lead and develop engineers working across platform and integration domains
• Build clarity around ownership, priorities, and delivery expectations
• Foster a culture of adaptability, accountability, and technical excellence

Benefits

• Competitive coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance for employees
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development
• Flexible vacation time
• Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment