Socure · 1 month ago
Senior Engineering Manager - DocV
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$240K/yr - $265K/yr
8+ years expSocure is on a mission to verify identities in real time and eliminate identity fraud from the internet. The Senior Engineering Manager will lead the Document Verification product engineering team, guiding technical direction, shaping product strategy, and fostering team growth while delivering innovative solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityFraud DetectionIdentity ManagementInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningPredictive Analytics
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 7–10 engineers (backend, frontend, and mobile), cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture and ensuring clear accountability and growth for each team member
Drive the technical strategy and architectural decisions for the DocV product, ensuring solutions are built with modern technologies, scalable cloud infrastructure, and best practices in AI/ML and software design
Partner closely with cross-functional teams – including Product Management, Data Science/Machine Learning, Infrastructure, Security, and other engineering groups – to conceptualize and deliver new features and improvements in an agile environment
Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to define the Document Verification roadmap that aligns with business goals, and drive the execution of that roadmap
Mentor and coach junior and senior engineers, providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities
Set and uphold high standards for code quality, security, and performance. Oversee code reviews and enforcement of engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, documentation) to ensure that our product is reliable, fast, and secure
Encourage the team to explore new technologies and approaches (especially in AI, machine learning, and computer vision) to continuously improve the Document Verification product
Qualification
Required
8+ years of software development experience building and delivering complex, user-friendly applications
At least 3+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead or Engineering Manager) managing engineering teams (ideally teams of similar size, e.g. 5–10 engineers) and driving projects to completion
Proven experience leading full-stack engineering teams spanning backend services, data/ML pipelines, web frontends, and mobile applications
Strong hands-on background in backend development (e.g. building scalable APIs and microservices), including working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP or similar) to support machine learning-driven applications
Proficiency in modern client-side technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React, as well as native mobile development (Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android, or cross-platform frameworks like React Native)
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects end-to-end, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams such as Data Science/ML, DevOps/Infrastructure, Security, and Product
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex engineering concepts in simple terms for various audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making data-informed decisions
Stay updated on emerging technologies (especially in AI/ML and security) and can adapt strategies to evolving business needs
Preferred
Experience in identity verification, document verification, fraud detection, or related FinTech/security domains
Hands-on experience with computer vision and machine learning models – from development to deployment – particularly in the context of image processing or ID verification
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and tools, such as expertise with AWS services, containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability stacks (logging/monitoring with tools like Datadog)
Understanding of security best practices and experience building products in regulated environments
Familiarity with data protection and privacy standards (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR) or industry regulations related to Document and identity verification
Proven ability to optimize application and system performance
Knowledge of techniques for improving latency, throughput, and scalability (such as performance profiling, load testing, and capacity planning)
A strong leadership track record with the ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams
Company
Socure
Socure is a predictive analytics platform for digital identity verification of consumers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$744.4MKey Investors
Capital One VenturesAccelSorenson Ventures
2023-03-08Debt Financing· $95M
2021-11-09Series E· $450M
2021-06-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Johnny Ayers
Founder & CEO
Matt King
Director, GRC - Public Sector
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