Software Engineering Manager

Beyondfinance · Chicago, IL (Hybrid) · $170K – $210K · Engineering

Posted 2026-10-06

18% above the median for Mid-Level Engineering roles

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What You’ll Do

Own technical direction and backend architecture for supporting creditor negotiations

Prototype new architecture and patterns, and lead the technical projects that strengthen the platform

Regularly code review and demonstrate technical leadership over the systems well enough to give good guidance on designs and tradeoffs

Partner with product management, QA and SDETs, and other engineering teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver the pod's roadmap

Weigh in on the feasibility, cost, and risk of product decisions, and giving alternatives when there's a better path

Lead a high-performing team: mentor engineers, staff them on projects that deliver results while growing their skills, and keep the engineering bar high

Set and model best practices for code quality, testing, reliability, and scalability, with particular care for data integrity across external integrations and sensitive financial data

What We Look For

Experience managing engineering teams

5+ years of experience building and deploying scalable applications in the cloud

Experience with Ruby on Rails.

Expertise in scoping large projects and initiatives into small iterations for release

Clear and efficient communication skills

Mentorship skills and the ability to give well-crafted constructive feedback

Experience in a startup environment is not required but preferred

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The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus.

Base Salary Range

$170,000—$210,000 USD

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