Engineering Manager
United States
Engineering /
Full-time /
Remote
Cybercrime is rising, reaching record highs in 2024. According to the FBI's IC3 report total losses exceeded $16 billion. With investment fraud and BEC scams at the forefront, the message is clear: the real estate sector remains a lucrative target for cybercriminals. At CertifID, we take this threat seriously and provide a secure platform that verifies the identities of parties involved in transactions, authenticates wire transfer instructions, and detects potential fraud attempts. Our technology is designed to mitigate risks and ensure that every transaction is conducted with confidence and peace of mind.
We know we couldn’t take on this challenge without our incredible team. We have been recognized as one of the Best Startups to Work for in Austin, made the Inc. 5000 list, and won Best Culture by Purpose Jobs two years in a row. We are guided by our core values and our vision of a world without wire fraud. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to meaningful impact and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing security and fighting fraud.
The Engineering Manager at CertifID will push the boundaries of innovation and further our people-first values by directing the activities of one of our Software Engineering teams. This role is for a former engineer who loves expanding their reach by leading a high-performing team of engineers. The candidate should be experienced in building back-end systems at scale.
Responsibilities
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Understands team dynamics and knows how to drive the team to accomplish a goal
- Develops the team-focused approach to product work and builds relationships that support the growth of a tight-knit team
- Work with cross-functional teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensures delivery of technical needs and resolution of tech debt.
- Ensure that the engineering team follows best practices and maintains a high level of code quality.
- Guides team members and peers to resolve conflicts and learn from mistakes
- Work directly with product and design as a team to ensure successful product delivery and launch.
- Set goals and expectations for the direct reports, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
- Hire and mentor top engineering talent, providing guidance and career development opportunities to ensure team members can achieve their full potential
What you will need:
- Experienced software engineer with at least 2 years of experience in a management or team lead role
- Has a proven background supporting products and product teams in a production environment, preferably with SaaS companies.
- Experience building process, technology, and teams from scratch: e.g,. at a startup or on a new team
- Working knowledge of one or more of the following is preferred: C#, .NET, JavaScript, and Vue.js. Has experience delivering work as an IC, but can communicate and coach hands-on and hands-off
- Understands the importance of relationships across the business, and how to guide without authority
- Experience working with cross-functional team members, including product and design
- Strong technical background and understanding of software engineering best practices
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience recruiting, onboarding, and developing engineers
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage time and resources effectively
What we offer:
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance (including a $0 option), 401 (k) with matching, and no waiting period
- EquityWellness reimbursement of $300/year
- Life insuranceParental leave
- Flexible vacation
- 12 company-paid holidays
- No work on your birthday
- An award-winning culture
- Competitive pay. We aim to meet or lead the market and use Carta Total Compensation to benchmark our roles. Starting salary for this position will be shared during the first screening call.
Not sure if you check all the boxes? Apply anyway! We know that great talent comes in many forms, and we value potential as much as experience. We'd love to hear from you if you're excited about this role and believe you can grow into it. We’re looking for people eager to learn, adapt, and solve challenges—so if that sounds like you, don’t let a checklist hold you back!
Change doesn't happen overnight, and the same goes for us here at CertifID. We PROGRESS collectively and individually as we grow, abiding by our core values. Protect the Customer, Raise the Bar, Operate with Urgency, Grow with Grit, Ride the Wave, Enthusiasm Spreads, Stay Connected, Send It.
