Head of Engineering (US Fintech)

Position: Head of Engineering
 Location: Austin, TX (On-site / Hybrid)
 Duration: Long Term  
About R Systems: 
R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals. We Are Great Place to Work Certified in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]! We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by the Times Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.

Job Requirement 
The Role  
You are equally comfortable reviewing a pull request and defining a quarterly roadmap. You will be the first engineering hire in Austin   hands-on in the codebase while building and coaching

a small, high-output team. You are comfortable taking a one line requirement and developing it into a full implementation. You are comfortable working with a distributed engineering and

product team that will necessitate early morning and late night calls. This role is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement with a clear path to full-time employment, equity, and a senior

leadership position. This structure is intentional   we want the right technical leader to demonstrate impact before we make a long-term mutual commitment, and we want you to feel the same confidence about us.
 What You Will Own 

• Build and lead a team of ~4 engineers in Austin   hiring, coaching, and setting the technical bar

• Manage the overseas security, devops, and production support teams

• Be ready to dig into the codebase, unblock engineers, and ship code yourself

• Own architecture decisions across Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and open source CRM

• Drive high-volume ACH processing reliability, virtual account ledgering, reconciliation integrity, and NACHA/SOC 2 compliance

• Build CI/CD pipelines and self-serve deployment workflows   make releasing a non-event

• Establish TDD, peer review, and modern engineering standards from day one

• Lead by example with AI coding tools   Claude, Copilot, Cursor   and embed them into team culture

• Represent engineering in customer and sales conversations

• Earn the trust of senior engineers by reading, challenging, and reviewing production code credibly

• Operate with seriousness about reliability   in a payment processing environment, uptime and accuracy are not negotiable

 What We Are Looking For:  
Must Have:

• 10+ years engineering experience, 3 5+ years hands-on leadership

• Deep ACH processing and fintech platform experience

• Strong Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, REST API, and AWS proficiency

• Proven 0-to-1 startup experience   you have shipped a product from scratch

• CI/CD, TDD, and modern engineering practices in production

• Practical knowledge of US fintech compliance obligations   NACHA, PCI DSS, GLBA, BSA/AML, and SOC 2 Type II

• AI-native   you actively use AI tools daily, not occasionally

 Strong Plus

• Twenty CRM or open-source CRM experience

• Offshore team management experience

• Wire, debit card, and real-time payment rail experience beyond ACH

 This Is Not a Fit for You If:

• You need a detailed spec before you start building

• You are not a hands-on coder

• You measure your day by hours logged rather than problems solved

• You are looking for a predictable 9-to-5 with clear boundaries

• You treat "not my job" as a valid answer

• You are comfortable with good enough when money is on the line

• You are looking for established processes as opposed to creating sustainable processes

• You are mainly optimizing for cash compensation as opposed to equity

 Why This Role : 
The market we operate in moves billions of dollars in consumer payments annually and is chronically underserved by modern technology. We have built a meaningfully better platform

that is already in production and gaining traction. This is a rare opportunity to join at the moment of first commercial traction   with a founding team that has done this before   and be a

defining technical voice in the next generation of US financial services infrastructure.
 
Why Join R Systems?

• Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.

• Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.

• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.

• Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.

• E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.

• Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!
 R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits. 
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