Copilot Money

Head of Engineering

Copilot Money

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $230,000 - $260,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Support and develop engineering managers and team leads across iOS, Web, and Backend. Set clear goals, ensure strong execution, and build a high-performing, collaborative team.
  • Drive the adoption of AI-native engineering workflows (like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Cursor) to amplify the team's output while maintaining strict standards for code quality and architectural integrity.
  • Help scale our engineering processes, including cycle planning, prioritization, hiring, and internal communication.
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Operations teams to align on company goals and ensure efficient, transparent roadmapping and delivery.
  • Work closely with our CTO and Staff Engineers to shape and refine our technical strategy, architecture, and platform investments.
  • Champion a strong engineering culture rooted in trust, inclusion, and autonomy, where AI is used to automate repetitive tasks, allowing our engineers to focus on complex problem solving and technical excellence.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with around 4 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional and multi-location teams.
  • Background in consumer product development, preferably in high-scale mobile or fintech apps.
  • Deep understanding of software development best practices across frontend and backend, with a clear perspective on how to maintain engineering rigor and expert oversight in an AI-accelerated environment.
  • Passion for building simple, elegant solutions to complex technical and human challenges.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Based in New York City or able to commute to our NYC office at least twice a week.
Benefits
  • Equity in the company
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (company pays 100% premium for employee)
  • 401k matching up to 4%
  • Home Office Setup, and monthly Internet reimbursement (up to $80/month)
  • Wellness Reimbursement ($100/month)
  • 4 weeks of PTO. After 2 years in the company you get 5 extra vacation days, and 5 more after 4 years.
  • Annual company retreats.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Software EngineeringAI-native engineering workflowsFrontend developmentBackend developmentCode qualityArchitectural integrityCycle planningPrioritizationTechnical strategyConsumer product development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTrustInclusionAutonomyProblem solvingTeam managementGoal settingExecution