Engineering Manager (Python) | AI-Native Fintech | NYC

Engineering Manager (Python) | High-Growth AI & Fintech CompanyNew York City (5 Days Onsite)$250,000 to $375,000 Base + EquityWe're partnering with a venture-backed technology company that's redefining how businesses manage complex financial operations through AI-powered software.With significant funding secured, strong product-market fit, and ambitious growth plans, the company is scaling rapidly and looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to help build the next phase of the engineering organisation.This is an opportunity to lead a team of approximately 20-30 engineers while remaining deeply involved in architecture, technical decision-making, and software development. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping engineering processes, hiring strategy, team structure, and delivery standards as the company grows.What You'll Be DoingLeading and scaling a high-performing engineering teamRemaining hands-on with coding, architecture, and technical problem-solvingDefining and implementing engineering processes, performance frameworks, and best practicesPartnering closely with Product and Engineering leadership to drive executionSupporting large-scale platform and infrastructure initiativesMentoring engineers and developing future technical leadersDriving delivery in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentWhat We're Looking ForStrong backend engineering background with deep Python expertiseExperience building and scaling engineering teams from an early stage through periods of rapid growthHands-on technical leadership with continued involvement in coding and software deliveryTrack record of owning products, systems, or platforms end-to-endExperience operating within fast-paced startup or scale-up environmentsStrong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and modern cloud infrastructureComfortable managing globally distributed teams across multiple time zonesRelevant BackgroundsExperience within any of the following environments would be highly relevant:High-growth B2B SaaSFinTechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper ToolsCloud InfrastructurePlatform-as-a-Service (PaaS)API-First Technology PlatformsAI-Driven Software CompaniesVenture-Backed Startups and Scale-UpsIdeal CandidateYou'll likely be someone who has progressed from strong individual contributor into engineering leadership while maintaining a passion for building products and writing code. You thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy taking ownership, and have experience scaling teams, processes, and systems during periods of significant company growth.Why Join?Significant backing from leading venture investorsOpportunity to influence the future engineering organisationHigh level of ownership and autonomyFast-growing, mission-driven environmentCompetitive compensation and equity packageClear opportunity to make a measurable impact at company scaleIf you're an Engineering Manager who still enjoys building, shipping, and scaling world-class engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you.