Senior Engineering Manager

Savvy Wealth

. Lead three engineering teams building Savvy's wealth-management platform where AI meets fiduciary advice .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing remote engineering teams while driving architectural decisions and maintaining high technical standards. Proficient in leveraging AI tools and full-stack engineering to deliver impactful fintech solutions.

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Remote Team ManagementAI Tool UtilizationFull-Stack EngineeringSystem Design JudgmentFintech Domain Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack EngineeringSystem DesignRailsReactNext.jsPostgreSQLGraphQLCode ReviewArchitectural Decision MakingProduct Delivery

Soft Skills

CoachingCross-Functional CommunicationCareer DevelopmentFeedback ProvisionTeam Retention

Tools & Technologies

Claude CodeCursorCodex

Industry Keywords

FintechAI-Powered FeaturesStartup EnvironmentDelivery HealthHiring Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphQLJavaScriptNext.jsPostgresReactRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead three engineering teams building Savvy's wealth-management platform where AI meets fiduciary advice
Maintain delivery health through predictable shipping, appropriate scope, and rapid unblocking
Coach engineers, support career development, provide substantive feedback, and retain a strong team
Drive hiring processes and maintain a high hiring bar
Review complex code changes and establish engineering patterns and standards
Make architectural decisions with senior technical leads
Champion AI tooling including Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex
Partner with Product and Design at NYC headquarters to shape scope and de-risk ambiguous work
Translate product direction into technical execution for a fully remote LATAM engineering team
Bring engineering context into product planning
Hold technical and quality standards while scaling the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing remote or distributed engineering teams
3+ years managing engineers, including ownership of delivery, performance, hiring, and growth
Aggressive daily use of AI tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex
Track record of shipping complex product and platform work end-to-end with measurable business impact
Strong full-stack or platform engineering depth
Comfort across Rails, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL, or ability to close gaps quickly
Strong system-design judgment covering data models, service boundaries, failure modes, and scalability
Strong written and cross-functional communication skills
Based in or willing to relocate to NYC and work in person at company headquarters
Experience building AI-powered production features is a plus
Fintech domain knowledge is a plus
Experience leading in an early-stage, high-ambiguity startup environment is a plus
Must be able to work four days per week in the Manhattan office
Must address US work authorization and sponsorship status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity package
Generous relocation package to help top talent move to the NYC office
Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
Holistic medical, dental, and vision plans
Company 401(k), including Mega backdoor Roth options
Commuter, HSA/FSA plans
Lunch and snacks provided in the office, and dinner if staying late
Virtual mental health care through Spring Health
Health concierge through Rightway
Counseling for stress management, dependent care, nutrition, fitness, legal, and financial issues through Guardian WorkLifeMatters EAP
Benefits available to full-time employees