Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Upside

Upside

201-500 employees

Cash-back app for everyday purchases

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 provides a cash-back app that allows users to earn rewards on everyday purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants. By claiming cash-back offers at nearby locations, consumers can increase their purchasing power while retailers benefit from increased sales and customer loyalty. The company earns revenue through partnerships with retailers, sharing commissions with users as cash-back rewards. Upside's goal is to create a fair economic model that empowers both consumers and retailers while promoting data protection and environmental sustainability.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$63.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Upside's expanding network of over 100,000 retailers nationwide offers significant growth potential and market penetration.
  • The company's values-driven approach and commitment to inclusivity foster a positive and supportive workplace culture.
  • Strategic partnerships, like those with Chime and Schnucks, provide additional revenue streams and enhance user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of cash-back and rewards apps is crowded, requiring Upside to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on retailer partnerships means that any disruption in these relationships could impact revenue and user satisfaction.

What makes Upside unique

  • Upside's unique cash-back model directly benefits both consumers and retailers, unlike traditional loyalty programs that often favor one party.
  • The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and carbon offset projects sets it apart in the cash-back and rewards app market.
  • Upside's partnerships with major retailers and brands, such as Casey's General Store and Circle K, enhance its market presence and credibility.

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Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Free lunch

Stock options

Unlimited PTO