Engineering Manager (Equities)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Equities): Leading a team responsible for delivering and maintaining critical equities trading flows with an accent on order management, execution reliability, and low-latency performance. Focus on setting clear technical goals, scaling system architecture, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

Location: Must be based in Menlo Park, CA (Onsite 5 days per week)

Salary: $230,000–$270,000 USD (Zone 1)

Company

A mission-driven fintech company democratizing finance for all through innovative trading and investment technologies.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver robust tools for equities trading.
• Define and track quarterly goals using metrics like latency, uptime, and incident response.
• Partner with product, design, and data teams to define requirements and ensure timely delivery.
• Review engineering designs to improve system scalability and performance.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and professional development for team members.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing engineering teams building critical user-facing systems.
• Strong technical background in mobile or web application development.
• Ability to define and track measurable performance and business metrics.
• Exceptional cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be based in Menlo Park, CA and able to work onsite 5 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonus programs and equity ownership.
• 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents.
• 401(k) matching and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses.
• Comprehensive time off including parental leave, sick time, and company holidays.
• Onsite perks including catered meals and collaborative workspaces.