Manager, Software Engineering – Identity Platform

Marqeta

Manager, Software Engineering leading the development of Identity Platform at Marqeta. Responsible for overseeing the full KYC lifecycle and ensuring compliance at all stages.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $174,700 - $218,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end identity verification, KYC compliance, and backend engineering, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage complex compliance scenarios, and engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

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Identity Verification Lifecycle ManagementBackend Engineering ExpertiseAI-Driven AutomationCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootPythonAirflowAPI ServicesETL PipelinesSystem ReliabilityIncident ManagementRisk-Based Due DiligenceCustomer Risk Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipMentoringOwnership MentalityStakeholder Influence

Industry Keywords

KYCCIPCDDRegulatory ComplianceSanction ScreeningRed Flag Rule EvaluationBlameless Post-MortemsCustomer EngagementTechnical Decision TranslationCross-Functional Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowETLJavaPythonSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end identity verification lifecycle, from one-time CIP checks at account opening through ongoing CDD and continuous customer risk monitoring, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance at every stage.
Build and operate systems that enforce KYC obligations across the full framework: identity verification (CIP), risk-based due diligence (CDD), and event-driven re-verification as customer risk profiles evolve.
Drive AI-first automation, reducing manual review rates and increasing efficiency across KYC/KYB decisioning, sanction screening, and Red Flag rule evaluation.
Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, improving velocity and system reliability through intelligent workflows and automation.
Act as the technical and business-facing leader in customer and regulatory escalations, translating complex compliance scenarios into scalable platform improvements.
Partner cross-functionally with Risk, Compliance, Product, Operations, and Legal to shape the platform roadmap and identity verification strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced engineering leader (8–10+ years in engineering, 3+ years managing senior and staff engineers).
Deep backend engineering expertise, you have a strong foundation in building and scaling backend systems, and you can credibly engage with your engineers on architecture, performance, and design trade-offs.
Breadth across the stack, you've led teams delivering across multiple product lines and paradigms: from synchronous API services (Java/Spring Boot) to batch and event-driven ETL pipelines (Python/Airflow), and you know how to apply the right tool for each problem.
Operational excellence and incident management, you hold a high bar for system reliability and on-call hygiene, drive blameless post-mortems, and ensure your team can detect, respond to, and learn from incidents quickly.
Hands-on AI-first mindset: you embrace AI/ML to improve team velocity, drive automation, and reduce manual review rates.
Strong ownership mentality, you thrive in ambiguity and take full responsibility for outcomes.
Comfortable engaging directly with enterprise customers and compliance officers, translating technical decisions into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent communicator who can lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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