Marqeta
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Director, Software Engineering – Credit
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$242.4K - $303K / year
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishAWSCloudDistributed SystemsMicroservices
Job Description
• Lead and develop multiple engineering teams responsible for core credit capabilities.
• Drive platform resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Product to shape roadmap, sequencing, and delivery strategy.
• Establish clear engineering standards around quality, reliability, testing, and documentation.
• Improve execution rigor including planning, sprint hygiene, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead architectural discussions and make high quality technical decisions.
• Stay close to the codebase and system design while empowering teams to execute.
• Recruit and develop top engineering talent and actively build bench strength.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years leading engineering managers or multiple teams.
- Experience building and scaling distributed systems in cloud native environments, preferably AWS.
- Strong background in microservices architectures and high availability systems.
- Proven ability to operate in regulated or compliance sensitive environments.
- Experience in fintech strongly preferred; credit domain experience is a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated track record of raising engineering standards and improving execution discipline.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving clarity and momentum.
- High personal standards and a bias toward action.
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
- Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
- Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive
