Full-Time

Engineering Manager

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Upside

Upside

201-500 employees

Cash-back app for retail purchases

Consulting
Cybersecurity
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$200k - $240kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Requirements
  • 3+ years building and leading high-impact teams
  • 5+ years hands-on, full-stack software product development experience
  • Proven delivery track record and ability to work against multiple competing priorities
  • Ability to transform teams and systems in support of scaling needs
  • Seasoned technical leader with a propensity for improving quality, observability, and security
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with key stakeholders and drive technical decisions forward
  • Proficiency in working with distributed systems and at least some of the elements of our technology stack
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of 5-8 engineers, cultivating a collaborative, psychologically safe environment where folks are motivated
  • Lead your teams to ship software with high quality, being mindful of maintainability, testability, security, performance, and monitoring
  • Lead the strategic and day-to-day engineering workload management of the teams, partnering with Product Management to prioritize both tactically and strategically
  • Be responsible for the hiring, mentoring, career development, and organizational needs of your teams
  • Build effective relationships across the organization with stakeholders, building both context and buy-in
  • Use Agile methodologies to manage and deliver the teams’ OKRs
  • Work with other engineering leads on the design of the future state of our platform and organization

Upside offers a cash-back app that rewards users for everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and food. Users can claim cash-back offers at local retailers, which increases their purchasing power while helping retailers boost sales and customer loyalty. The company earns revenue through partnerships with retailers, sharing commissions with users as cash-back rewards. Upside aims to create a fair economic model in retail, focusing on user privacy, environmental sustainability, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$63.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Chime and Schnucks expand Upside's reach and user base.
  • The rise of digital wallets enhances Upside's integration opportunities, increasing user engagement.
  • Sustainability focus attracts environmentally conscious consumers, differentiating Upside from competitors.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech companies like Chime could dilute Upside's value proposition.
  • Dependency on specific retail partners may limit Upside's flexibility in diversifying partnerships.
  • Reliance on the volatile fuel sector could impact Upside's profitability.

What makes Upside unique

  • Upside offers personalized cash-back deals, enhancing consumer purchasing power.
  • The company invests 1% of revenue in sustainability initiatives, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
  • Upside's partnerships with major retailers boost retailer profits without altering operations.

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Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Free lunch

Stock options

Unlimited PTO