
Head of Engineering
Copilot Money
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United 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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Software EngineeringAI-native engineering workflowsFrontend developmentBackend developmentCode qualityArchitectural integrityCycle planningPrioritizationTechnical strategyConsumer product development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTrustInclusionAutonomyProblem solvingTeam managementGoal settingExecution