DriveWealth · 10 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Core Platform Team
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$230K/yr - $260K/yr
8+ years expDriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Core Platform team, responsible for building core engineering frameworks and tools that enhance developer experience and operational reliability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureCryptocurrencyDeveloper APIsFinancial ServicesFinTechPersonal FinanceSoftwareTrading PlatformWealth Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the platform vision and multi-quarter roadmap, aligned with company growth and engineering priorities
Act as product owner for platform capabilities, translating developer pain points into scalable solutions
Define success metrics for platform initiatives (e.g., adoption rate, reduction in build time, improved reliability)
Balance investment between new platform capabilities, platform reliability, and support for consuming teams
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of platform engineers
Establish clear expectations, goals, and career development paths for team members
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and customer (developer) empathy
Drive predictable delivery of platform initiatives using agile practices
Ensure platform work scales across multiple application teams without creating bottlenecks
Manage technical tradeoffs between standardization and team autonomy
Improve developer velocity through standardized libraries, service templates, CI/CD tooling, and testing frameworks
Reduce cognitive load and duplication by promoting consistent patterns and best practices
Define, implement, and enforce architectural standards, principles, and best practices across all engineering teams
Champion developer experience by prioritizing usability, documentation, and self-service capabilities
Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (scalability, performance, security, maintainability)
Partner closely with application engineering teams to understand needs and remove friction
Collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure platform solutions are secure, compliant, and scalable
Communicate platform direction, priorities, and tradeoffs clearly to engineering leadership and stakeholders
Lead the research and implementation of AI-assisted foundational tools and frameworks for firm wide adoption
Qualification
Required
8–12 years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management role
Strong technical background in building platforms, shared services, or internal developer tooling
Experience acting as a product owner or technical lead for internal platforms used by multiple teams
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with Java-based platforms and modern CI/CD systems
Experience working in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time
Preferred
Experience in fintech or other regulated industries
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure software development
Prior experience improving developer productivity or platform adoption metrics
Hands-on experience with LLM, Agentic frameworks or implementing AI-driven developer tools
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health resources
Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)
Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development
Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement
Company-provided phone (varies by country)
For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging office space in the Financial District
Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)
Employer 401K match (US only)
Company
DriveWealth
DriveWealth is a visionary technology company that empowers more than 100 partners around the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550.8MKey Investors
Point72 VenturesRoute 66 Ventures
2021-08-20Series D· $450M
2020-10-27Series C· $56.7M
2017-11-03Series B· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Naureen Hassan
Chief Executive Officer
Venu Palaparthi
COO
Recent News
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