Software Engineering Manager
Remote
Remote (Canada)
CA$108,304 - CA$135,361/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Health, dental, vision coverage
Pet insurance
Unlimited time off, avg 5 weeks
About the role
Who you are
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- 2+ years of experience managing technical teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders
- Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
- Strong grasp of software design principles, system architecture, and operational excellence
- Domain experience in payments or fintech
- Understanding of multi-tenant architecture and platform thinking
- Experience with our tech stack, including Java, AWS, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
What the job involves
- As an Engineering Manager on the Accounts team, you will lead a group of talented engineers focused on enabling the lifecycle management of accounts, businesses, and users within our complex ecosystem
- This team owns critical front-line APIs that empower our customers to shape precise lifecycle experiences for their end users and cardholders
- You will coach and support your team, drive technical direction and execution, and partner cross-functionally to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and flexible for future growth
- The work is foundational to Marqeta's architectural shift from a card-centric to an account-centric model, unlocking future innovation across our money movement platform
- Develop a vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Accounts team in partnership with Product and other Engineering teams
- Drive technical design, implementation, and operational excellence for the lifecycle management services and APIs owned by the team
- Build and grow a high-performing, inclusive team. Coach engineers in their careers and foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration
- Collaborate across the organization to support key business initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals
- Advocate and uphold engineering best practices, with a focus on performance, reliability, maintainability, and security
- Define and track success metrics and SLAs, ensuring the team's systems meet internal and external expectations
- Participate in and guide production support, incident response, and continuous improvement efforts
- Manage a team of software engineers, including day-to-day execution, career development, performance management, and hiring
- Partner with engineering, product, and architecture stakeholders to define and execute on roadmap priorities
- Implement and refine team processes that promote high-quality, scalable software delivery
- Lead and support technical planning and system design reviews
- Drive accountability and excellence in system operations and service availability
The application process
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Engineering Leader Interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Benefits
- Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
- Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
- Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
- Marqeta paid family leave: We support all families. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents and up to 20 for birthing parents. We also offer 4 weeks of caregiving leave
- 401k match: We invest in your future. We’ll match 50% of your contribution and up to 6% of your salary
- Meaningful equity: As owners of the company, we’re all in this together. Full-time employees will receive equity in Marqeta
- Giving back: We recognize we’re part of a larger community and encourage employees to donate their time and expertise to organizations they support
- Monthly stipend: You’ll get an additional monthly stipend on your paycheck to help fund your daily commute, cell phone, and/or internet connectivity
- Stock discount: The Employee Stock Purchase Program allows employees to buy discounted company stock
About Marqeta
Financial Services
1001-5000
Modern life is fueled by modern financial solutions that are so seamlessly woven into our daily lives, you almost forget they are there. At Marqeta, we don’t just think about how we transact, we think about how those transactions can unlock delight with every digital experience. Our modern card issuing platform enables our world-class customers to create tailored and embedded financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of today’s consumers.
Marqeta is a flexible-first company with headquarters in Oakland, CA. We’re passionate about empowering our people to make a significant impact and do the best work of their lives, all while revolutionizing the way millions experience the movement of money.
Software Engineering Manager
Remote
Remote (Canada)
CA$108,304 - CA$135,361/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Health, dental, vision coverage
Pet insurance
Unlimited time off, avg 5 weeks
About the role
Who you are
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- 2+ years of experience managing technical teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders
- Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
- Strong grasp of software design principles, system architecture, and operational excellence
- Domain experience in payments or fintech
- Understanding of multi-tenant architecture and platform thinking
- Experience with our tech stack, including Java, AWS, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
What the job involves
- As an Engineering Manager on the Accounts team, you will lead a group of talented engineers focused on enabling the lifecycle management of accounts, businesses, and users within our complex ecosystem
- This team owns critical front-line APIs that empower our customers to shape precise lifecycle experiences for their end users and cardholders
- You will coach and support your team, drive technical direction and execution, and partner cross-functionally to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and flexible for future growth
- The work is foundational to Marqeta's architectural shift from a card-centric to an account-centric model, unlocking future innovation across our money movement platform
- Develop a vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Accounts team in partnership with Product and other Engineering teams
- Drive technical design, implementation, and operational excellence for the lifecycle management services and APIs owned by the team
- Build and grow a high-performing, inclusive team. Coach engineers in their careers and foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration
- Collaborate across the organization to support key business initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals
- Advocate and uphold engineering best practices, with a focus on performance, reliability, maintainability, and security
- Define and track success metrics and SLAs, ensuring the team's systems meet internal and external expectations
- Participate in and guide production support, incident response, and continuous improvement efforts
- Manage a team of software engineers, including day-to-day execution, career development, performance management, and hiring
- Partner with engineering, product, and architecture stakeholders to define and execute on roadmap priorities
- Implement and refine team processes that promote high-quality, scalable software delivery
- Lead and support technical planning and system design reviews
- Drive accountability and excellence in system operations and service availability
The application process
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Engineering Leader Interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Benefits
- Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
- Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
- Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
- Marqeta paid family leave: We support all families. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents and up to 20 for birthing parents. We also offer 4 weeks of caregiving leave
- 401k match: We invest in your future. We’ll match 50% of your contribution and up to 6% of your salary
- Meaningful equity: As owners of the company, we’re all in this together. Full-time employees will receive equity in Marqeta
- Giving back: We recognize we’re part of a larger community and encourage employees to donate their time and expertise to organizations they support
- Monthly stipend: You’ll get an additional monthly stipend on your paycheck to help fund your daily commute, cell phone, and/or internet connectivity
- Stock discount: The Employee Stock Purchase Program allows employees to buy discounted company stock
About Marqeta
Financial Services
1001-5000
Modern life is fueled by modern financial solutions that are so seamlessly woven into our daily lives, you almost forget they are there. At Marqeta, we don’t just think about how we transact, we think about how those transactions can unlock delight with every digital experience. Our modern card issuing platform enables our world-class customers to create tailored and embedded financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of today’s consumers.
Marqeta is a flexible-first company with headquarters in Oakland, CA. We’re passionate about empowering our people to make a significant impact and do the best work of their lives, all while revolutionizing the way millions experience the movement of money.