Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering
Location: New York City , NY
Full Time Opportunity- 3 days in office

Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering to lead our technology strategy and execution. This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader with a proven track record of building secure, scalable systems in high-growth or startup environments.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will define our long-term engineering vision, guide architectural decisions, and mentor a growing team. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-grade, data-driven solutions for the evolving open finance landscape.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Set and drive the long-term technical vision and engineering roadmap
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative engineering culture aligned with company values
• Technical Oversight
  • Own end-to-end architecture and execution for all technical initiatives
  • Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code quality, security, performance, and scalability
  • Guide technology stack decisions and evaluate emerging technologies for business impact
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and delivery
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to executive and non-technical stakeholders
• Operational Excellence
  • Oversee project timelines, delivery milestones, and engineering resource allocation
  • Implement and uphold rigorous QA, testing, and deployment stan Manage engineering budgets, tools, and infrastructure investments
• Talent & Team Building
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent
  • Build an inclusive and results-oriented engineering culture
  • Mentor engineers at all levels and lead by example

Requirements:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
• Proven success scaling engineering teams and systems in startup or high-growth environments
• Expertise in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and data systems
• Familiarity with modern SDLC practices: CI/CD, automated testing, code review, Agile methodologies
• Experience with compliance, data privacy, or fintech regulations is a strong plus
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• This role is hybrid/in-office and requires regular presence at our NYC headquarters
• Collaborate in-person with teams at our New York City office to drive initiatives