Full-Time

Engineering Manager

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Upside

Upside

201-500 employees

Cash-back app for everyday purchases

Consulting
Cybersecurity
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$200k - $240kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

Chicago, IL, 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 and 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 operates in the retail and consumer goods market with a cash-back app that rewards users for everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and food. Users can claim cash-back offers at local retailers, allowing them to earn money back while shopping as usual. This approach benefits consumers by enhancing their purchasing power and helps retailers increase sales and customer loyalty without changing their operations. Upside earns revenue through partnerships with retailers, who pay a commission for the traffic and sales generated by the app, which is then shared with users as cash-back rewards. The company prioritizes data protection to ensure user privacy and is committed to environmental sustainability by investing in projects that offset carbon emissions from fuel purchases. Upside aims to create a fairer economic model in brick-and-mortar commerce, empowering both consumers and retailers while promoting inclusivity and diversity in its 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

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased consumer interest in personalized shopping boosts demand for Upside's tailored cash-back offers.
  • Partnerships with retailers like Chime and Circle K expand Upside's market penetration.
  • The rise of digital wallets enhances Upside's integration and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from fintech companies like Chime could dilute Upside's market share.
  • Reliance on retailer partnerships exposes Upside to risks if partners develop in-house solutions.
  • Expansion with large chains may strain Upside's operational capabilities, risking service disruptions.

What makes Upside unique

  • Upside offers personalized cash-back deals, enhancing consumer purchasing power and retailer profits.
  • The company invests 1% of revenue in sustainability initiatives, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
  • Upside's partnerships with major retailers expand its reach and user base significantly.

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Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Free lunch

Stock options

Unlimited PTO