Chief Technology Officer

Engineering ManagerOur client is a next-gen trading app and registered investment advisor (RIA) making professional-style investing accessible to everyone. Backed by notable Series A investors, the company is ranked among the Top 30 Most Downloaded Finance Apps and is quickly becoming a leader in fintech. They are seeking an Engineering Manager who leads people and writes code. This is not a pure management role, but one where you'll manage a small backend team while staying hands-on with architecture and shipping. You'll work closely with the founders and report directly into the CEO.ResponsibilitiesManage a small team of backend engineers: 1:1s, growth conversations, unblocking work, setting standardsStay technically active: contribute to architecture, review code, and ship codePartner with product and design to scope and prioritize backend workHelp build a culture where engineers do their best work and take real ownershipDrive technical decisions on distributed systems, broker integrations, and platform scalabilityHire and grow the team as the company scalesSkills/Requirements6+ years of backend engineering experience, with at least 1–2 years managing engineersStill writes and reviews code regularly, not just directsStrong TypeScript or similar backend language; experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS)Experience with distributed systems, API integrations, and scaling backend servicesDirect communicator who can translate between technical and non-technical stakeholdersComfortable with ambiguity and building in a fast-moving startup environmentExperience in fintech, particularly with integrations involving platforms like Robinhood, Stripe, Plaid, or similar (nice-to-have)Familiarity with node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, Nest.js, GCP, Google Pub/Sub, PostgreSQL, or similar stack (nice-to-have)BenefitsGenerous, unlimited PTOTwo-week company-wide holiday shutdown at year-end plus standard company holidays100% premium coverage for employee and dependent health, dental, and vision benefitsEquinox membershipTop-of-the-line equipment (laptops, external monitors, standing desks, etc.)