Head of Engineering Pillar (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Engineering Pillar (Fintech): Leading a domain pillar of 20-30 engineers to scale a wealth-building platform with an accent on people management, capacity allocation, and organizational growth. Focus on building high-performing cross-functional teams, managing the full employment lifecycle, and providing strategic technical oversight.

Location: Hybrid in Riga, Latvia

Salary: €6,200 - €6,800

Company

hirify.global is a fintech platform that makes investing in income-generating assets simple, transparent, and accessible for people across Europe.

What you will do

• Own the full people management lifecycle for 20-30 engineers, including 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development.
• Assemble and optimize cross-functional delivery teams and allocate capacity based on scaling initiatives.
• Lead the hiring process for all engineering roles within the pillar, from designing the process to technical assessment and decision-making.
• Participate in architecture reviews and RFCs as a strategic stakeholder to flag capacity risks and evaluate technical trade-offs.
• Partner with the CTO and People team on workforce planning, salary reviews, and organizational development.

Requirements

• Professional background in software engineering with the ability to engage credibly in system design discussions.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership managing 15+ engineers across multiple teams.
• Proven track record owning the full people management cycle, including hiring and difficult conversations.
• English: Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in a role-separated model where technical direction is led by Tech Leads.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated or compliance-heavy environments (fintech, banking, insurance).
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures.
• Experience managing organizational change, such as restructuring or role redefinition.
• Familiarity with financial services concepts like AML/KYC and licensing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options to share in the company's value.
• Flexible hybrid work model, including the possibility to work from another country for up to three months per year.
• Generous vacation policy that exceeds the legal minimum.
• Annual €1,200 learning budget for professional and personal growth.
• Well-equipped office in Riga featuring parking, showers, nap room, and a massage chair.