Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Updated on 11/20/2024

Chime

Chime

1,001-5,000 employees

Online banking platform offering fee-free services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$191.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Package

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work policy with in-office days and team/company-wide events.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Ruby
AWS
React Native
Requirements
  • Experience with similar tech: Ruby, React Native, Distributed Systems, AWS services (data, compute) and Service Oriented Architectures.
  • Worked as a software engineer and have a deep empathy towards engineering happiness.
  • 2+ years in a people management responsibilities.
  • Interest in pushing the technology, people, and organization envelope to explore new ways we can deliver amazement to our customers.
  • A fascination in how to make teams and people thrive.
  • Enjoyment in learning and diving into the deepest levels of how things work.
  • The ability to motivate a team through delivery on aggressive schedules and goals.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with our engineering leaders to ensure engineering efficiency and guide the team through a path forward to improve and scale delivery. Ensure that technical decisions support our quality, performance, scalability, reliability, availability, and security goals.
  • Design, develop, test, and scale new and existing consumer product features.
  • Build, lead and hire a high-calibre team of software engineers to solve these problems while being hands on.
  • Encourage innovation and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
  • Establish a sense of urgency and direction, set expectations with team and individuals. Establish team objectives in alignment with business goals.
  • Work very closely with the Product Managers to launch solutions for the users.
  • Contribute to overall engineering initiatives as a member of Chime’s engineering leadership team.

Chime offers online banking services without physical branches, focusing on a fee-free experience. It allows customers to overdraft up to $200 on debit card purchases without fees through its SpotMe service and provides direct deposit for paychecks up to two days earlier than traditional banks. Chime does not charge monthly fees or minimum balance fees and offers a secured credit card to help improve FICO Scores. The company's goal is to empower customers to manage their finances effectively through accessible and user-friendly banking solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chime's acquisition of Salt Labs and the launch of Chime Enterprise indicate a strategic expansion into the enterprise market, potentially increasing user growth through employer partnerships.
  • The introduction of MyPay, allowing early wage access, showcases Chime's commitment to innovative solutions that address the financial needs of everyday people.
  • Chime's focus on financial literacy and unique initiatives like Coloring Budgets and partnerships with cultural icons like T-Pain enhance its brand appeal and customer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory changes affecting interchange fees and overdraft policies could impact Chime's revenue model, which heavily relies on these fees.
  • The settlement with the CFPB over delayed balance refunds highlights potential compliance and operational risks that could affect customer trust.

What makes Chime unique

  • Chime's entirely online platform eliminates the need for physical branches, offering a seamless digital banking experience unlike traditional banks.
  • The fee-free model, including features like SpotMe and early direct deposit, sets Chime apart from competitors who often charge various fees.
  • Chime's secured credit card that doesn't require a credit check provides a unique opportunity for customers to build credit, distinguishing it from other financial institutions.

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Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

401k match plus the usual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Generous vacation policy and company-wide Take Care of Yourself Days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers- think cooking classes, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!