Vice President of Software Engineering
About the job
- 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including senior leadership at the Director or VP level.
- Hands-on coding experience in Java, TypeScript, Node.js, and SQL.
- Experience leading engineering teams supporting marketing technology, digital acquisition, or customer-facing platforms.
- Strong background in modern web architecture, APIs, and scalable, cloud-based systems.
- Experience integrating CRM systems such as Salesforce and marketing automation platforms.
- Success partnering with Marketing and Product teams to drive measurable business outcomes.
- Expertise in data-driven engineering, including analytics, performance tracking, and experimentation frameworks.
- A high-speed cable or fiber internet connection with Ethernet capability is required for remote work; minimum speeds are 70/30 Mbps for basic use, 200–300/35–70 Mbps for shared use, and 500–1,000/100+ Mbps for heavy use.
- Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams focused on marketing technology and customer acquisition platforms.
- Contribute hands-on to system design and development by writing production-ready code.
- Drive the architecture, development, and optimization of systems supporting digital marketing, lead management, and conversion funnels.
- Partner with Marketing leadership to improve lead generation efficiency and return on investment through technology innovation.
- Oversee integrations across CRM, marketing technology platforms, analytics tools, and third-party lead providers.
- Champion data-driven decision-making, A/B testing frameworks, and performance optimization initiatives.
- Establish engineering best practices for scalability, reliability, security, and speed to market.
- Collaborate with Product and Analytics teams to deliver personalized customer experiences.
- Manage vendor relationships and make strategic build-versus-buy decisions.
- Build and mentor engineering leaders, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Own and oversee the architecture, performance, and ongoing optimization of the AmeriSave website as a marketing and lead-generation platform.
- Experience in fintech, mortgage, or high-volume lead-generation environments.
- Familiarity with marketing technology ecosystems, including customer data platforms, attribution tools, and paid media integrations.
- Experience optimizing conversion funnels and customer acquisition strategies.
- An MBA or advanced technical degree.
About the company
AmeriSave Mortgage is a large privately owned online lender that originates home loans through consumer direct channels, traditional retail offices, and Third Party Origination (TPO) partners. It offers a full range of mortgage and refinance products, including conventional fixed and adjustable-rate loans, FHA, FHA Streamline, HARP, USDA, VA, and Jumbo loans. The process is designed to be fast and simple: customers can shop for rates, apply, and lock their rate online in minutes. AmeriSave emphasizes helping borrowers save money by simplifying the mortgage experience and speeding up decisions, rather than relying on slow, paper-heavy workflows. Compared with typical lenders, AmeriSave stands out by combining a large online presence with multiple origination channels (direct, retail, TPO) and a broad product menu to accommodate a wide variety of borrower needs. The company’s goal is to make the mortgage process easy and fast while reducing costs for borrowers.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AmeriSave launched lender-paid buydowns and HELOCs, addressing affordability and homeowner liquidity.
- 2024 Ladder and homeowner-insurance partnerships deepen cross-sell revenue inside the borrower journey.
- Digital underwriting and embedded products lower acquisition costs versus branch-heavy mortgage rivals.
What critics are saying
- AmeriSave shut wholesale lending in 2022 after repeated layoffs, shrinking growth channels.
- A 140-employee suit seeks $43.5 million over wages, bonuses, defamation, and WARN claims.
- 2014 CFPB penalties for bait-and-switch tactics still stain brand trust among borrowers and regulators.
What makes AmeriSave Mortgage unique
- Direct-to-consumer digital mortgage platform spans 49 states plus D.C., excluding New York.
- Product breadth includes mortgages, HELOCs, DSCR loans, insurance partnerships, and rate buydowns.
- AmeriSave built a cloud microservices stack on Microsoft Azure for scale and reliability.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Training
- Referral Program
- Vision Insurance