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SoFi · 14 hours ago

Engineering Manager, Loans Originations

SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank aiming to transform personal finance through innovative technology. The Engineering Manager will lead the Loan Origination team, overseeing the development of a cutting-edge technology platform and fostering a high-performing work environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of distributed software engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
Define and communicate team objectives, set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching
Identify skill gaps within the team and coordinate training programs to enhance technical capabilities
Foster a culture of innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement
Oversee the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and create project plans, schedules, and budgets
Manage project priorities, and resolve conflicts to ensure efficient project execution
Track and report project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, promoting best practices, architectural standards, and code quality
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the software development process
Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication, coordination, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence and improve software development practices

Qualification

Software Development ManagementSoftware Development LifecycleTechnical LeadershipKafkaKubernetesJava / KotlinTypescriptSpring BootGraphQLCI/CDDatadogTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong technical background and expertise in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies
Proven experience as a Software Development Manager or Technical leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced software development environment
Demonstrated experience in managing and leading software development teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Experience with most of these technologies: Kafka, Kurbenetes, Datadog, CI/CD, Java / Kotlin, Typescript, Spring boot and GraphQL

Preferred

Experience in the financial services industry, especially interaction with underwriting, pricing and/or risk

Company

SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.

H1B Sponsorship

SoFi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (117)
2023 (131)
2022 (118)
2021 (81)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.25B
Key Investors
Fortress Investment GroupPGIMQatar Investment Authority
2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B

Leadership Team

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Anthony Noto
CEO
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Jeremy Rishel
Chief Technology Officer
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