Manager – Software Engineering

Who we are

SoFi is a digital personal finance company whose mission is to help its members achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions, whether that be to buy a house one day, start a family on their own terms or be debt free. We aim to be at the center of our members’ financial lives, and to help every member Get Their Money Right®. By joining SoFi, you’ll become part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming financial services by embracing technology to build innovative loan products, investment tools, and more. One of the fastest growing fintech companies, we’ve grown from 250 employees in 2015 to over 3,000 employees today, with over 5 million members. With offices across the US, we offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of a seasoned management team and some of the best talent around. As an employer, we strive to hire employees who are committed to both our company’s mission and our desire to build the best culture in the world. If you are driven, passionate about what you do, and excited about the SoFi mission, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Servicing team who will help build a cutting edge technology platform to support our lending business. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, hands-on, and has a strong sense of ownership. 

On our team, you’ll be leading and contributing to the technical direction and growth of a team of engineers building platforms and services. You’ll be bringing your best practices and experience to the table to help us level up. You will have opportunities to make a significant immediate impact on the success of the company while growing the team and members of the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Define and communicate team objectives, set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.

• Identify skill gaps within the team and coordinate training programs to enhance technical capabilities.

• Foster a culture of innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and create project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Manage project priorities, and resolve conflicts to ensure efficient project execution.

• Track and report project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, promoting best practices, architectural standards, and code quality.

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the software development process.

• Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication, coordination, and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence and improve software development practices.
   

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong technical background and expertise in software development lifecycle, including proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.

• Proven experience as a Software Development Manager or Technical leadership role, with direct mentorship of software engineers.  Consistent contribution to career growth in others, preferably in a fast-paced software development environment.

• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading software development teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Experience with most of these technologies: Java / Kotlin, Spring boot, Kafka, Kurbenetes, Temporal, Postgress, Snowflake.