Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a small engineering team as a hands-on player-coach to deliver reliable, money-touching software with an accent on people leadership, delivery management, and technical contribution. Focus on building high-performing teams, championing AI-forward workflows, and maintaining operational excellence in a regulated environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States, with a preference for the East Coast or ability to work hybrid in New York, NY or Charlotte, NC. Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours.

Salary: $160,000 – $210,000 per year

Company

Bankrate is a leading financial services platform providing proprietary data and rate comparisons to help consumers make confident financial decisions.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of 2–4 engineers, managing their performance, growth, and day-to-day delivery.
• Own sprint planning, prioritization, and risk management to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to the TypeScript codebase, focusing on complex or load-bearing tasks.
• Partner with Product and Design teams to align on business goals and resolve technical dependencies.
• Champion AI-forward practices to increase team throughput and operational efficiency.
• Ensure high operational quality, including incident response and compliance in a regulated domain.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States and able to work Eastern Standard Time hours.
• Proven experience leading or managing a small engineering team.
• Hands-on technical proficiency with modern TypeScript and full-stack web applications.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD automation.
• Strong communication skills for managing stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with observability tools and incident-response standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy starting at 20 days annually.
• Paid parental bonding benefits and employee assistance programs.
• Commitment to a collaborative, continuous learning, and inclusive team culture.