Vice President, Product Engineering

About the Company

Innovative auto fintech startup

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2016

Employees
201-500

Funding
$51-$75 million

Categories

• Automotive
• Financial Services
• FinTech
• Lending
• Technology
• Information Technology & Services

Specialties

• Refinance and Auto

About the Role

The Company is a leading financial technology firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for auto loan refinancing. The Company's mission is to give people financial freedom by reducing their monthly auto expenses and increasing the predictability of those expenses over time. They achieve this by leveraging technology to connect customers with community banks and credit unions, streamlining the refinancing process, and ultimately saving drivers money while protecting their long-term investment. The successful candidate for the VP, Product Engineering role will be a key leader in this mission, responsible for leading and growing the product engineering teams, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop customer experiences, and ensuring the security and scalability of the tech stack.The ideal candidate for this role at the company is a highly driven individual with a strong technical background, including expertise in software development, architecture, and best practices. They should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 14 years' of engineering experience, with at least 6 years' in a direct leadership capacity. The role requires a strategic thinker with an outcome-oriented mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment. Experience in the financial industry or other highly regulated sectors, with a solid understanding of technical compliance requirements, is also essential. The candidate should embody the company's core values of "giving a damn," velocity, and making the assist, and be adept at fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance technology culture.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Product & Technology Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Engineering
• Product Management
• Information Technology