Software Manager, Growth
At Possible, we create financial technology products that are built to benefit our customers’ economic mobility. As a Public Benefit Corporation, it’s not only our mission but our responsibility to succeed. We grow our team accordingly—through a selective process that prioritizes candidate and employee experience alike.
Job Description
About the Role
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We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Growth Engineering team, focusing on optimizing the user journey from initial app engagement through loan acceptance. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and hands-on engineering to drive user acquisition and conversion.
Key Responsibilities
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- Lead and mentor a team of 6 engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Drive technical strategy and execution across the user journey, including onboarding, loan application, KYC, and loan acceptance flows
- Contribute technically, actively participating in technical design, implementation, and code reviews
- Manage project planning, execution, and delivery for the team's initiatives
- Collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to develop and implement growth strategies
- Monitor and improve application performance metrics
Required Qualifications
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- 2+ years of engineering management experience, with a track record of leading high-performing teams
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong technical background with experience in modern languages and frameworks such as React Native and Spring Boot
- Demonstrated experience in data-driven decision making and A/B testing methodologies
- Experience managing the full software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience in both growth engineering (optimization, experimentation) and product development
- Background in fintech or financial services
- Experience with user acquisition and conversion optimization
- Knowledge of KYC processes and financial compliance requirements
- History of partnering with marketing teams on growth initiatives
What You'll Need to Succeed
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- Strong analytical approach with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- Excellence in cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact
- Passion for user experience and product quality
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
With the backing of our venture investors— Union Square Ventures, Canvas Ventures, Euclidean Capital, and Unlock Venture Partners — a dedicated following of hundreds of thousands of customers, and an extraordinary team, we are unwavering in our fight for financial fairness. As one of only a few FinTech Public Benefit Corporations, we’ve baked our dual dedication to building a profitable and socially impactful company into our charter; we only succeed when our customers do too. Give us a shout if you’d like to help us ship financial products that protect consumers from predatory lending practices and promote economic health.
This is a Hybrid position. We work in the office three days a week, and our office is centrally located in downtown Seattle.
The compensation range for this role is $177,900 to $187,800.
We also offer significant stock options, comprehensive benefits, a bonus plan, commuter benefits, and an excellent office space with complimentary drinks and food options.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Growth Engineering team, focusing on optimizing the user journey from initial app engagement through loan acceptance. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and hands-on engineering to drive user acquisition and conversion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of 6 engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Drive technical strategy and execution across the user journey, including onboarding, loan application, KYC, and loan acceptance flows
- Contribute technically, actively participating in technical design, implementation, and code reviews
- Manage project planning, execution, and delivery for the team's initiatives
- Collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to develop and implement growth strategies
- Monitor and improve application performance metrics
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of engineering management experience, with a track record of leading high-performing teams
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong technical background with experience in modern languages and frameworks such as React Native and Spring Boot
- Demonstrated experience in data-driven decision making and A/B testing methodologies
- Experience managing the full software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in both growth engineering (optimization, experimentation) and product development
- Background in fintech or financial services
- Experience with user acquisition and conversion optimization
- Knowledge of KYC processes and financial compliance requirements
- History of partnering with marketing teams on growth initiatives
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Strong analytical approach with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- Excellence in cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact
- Passion for user experience and product quality
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
With the backing of our venture investors— Union Square Ventures, Canvas Ventures, Euclidean Capital, and Unlock Venture Partners — a dedicated following of hundreds of thousands of customers, and an extraordinary team, we are unwavering in our fight for financial fairness. As one of only a few FinTech Public Benefit Corporations, we’ve baked our dual dedication to building a profitable and socially impactful company into our charter; we only succeed when our customers do too. Give us a shout if you’d like to help us ship financial products that protect consumers from predatory lending practices and promote economic health.
This is a Hybrid position. We work in the office three days a week, and our office is centrally located in downtown Seattle.
The compensation range for this role is $177,900 to $187,800.
We also offer significant stock options, comprehensive benefits, a bonus plan, commuter benefits, and an excellent office space with complimentary drinks and food options.
