Marqeta

Director, Software Engineering – Credit

Marqeta

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $242,400 - $303,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead and develop multiple engineering teams responsible for core credit capabilities.
  • Drive platform resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence.
  • Partner with Product to shape roadmap, sequencing, and delivery strategy.
  • Establish clear engineering standards around quality, reliability, testing, and documentation.
  • Improve execution rigor including planning, sprint hygiene, and measurable outcomes.
  • Lead architectural discussions and make high quality technical decisions.
  • Stay close to the codebase and system design while empowering teams to execute.
  • Recruit and develop top engineering talent and actively build bench strength.
  • Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years leading engineering managers or multiple teams.
  • Experience building and scaling distributed systems in cloud native environments, preferably AWS.
  • Strong background in microservices architectures and high availability systems.
  • Proven ability to operate in regulated or compliance sensitive environments.
  • Experience in fintech strongly preferred; credit domain experience is a plus but not required.
  • Demonstrated track record of raising engineering standards and improving execution discipline.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving clarity and momentum.
  • High personal standards and a bias toward action.
Benefits
  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Flexible time off – take what you need
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
  • Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
  • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
  • Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
  • Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering managementdistributed systemscloud native environmentsmicroservices architecturehigh availability systemsquality assurancetesting standardssystem designtechnical decision makingexecution discipline
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementplanningproblem-solvingnavigating ambiguityteam empowermentculture buildingexecution rigor