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Director of Engineering

DriveWealth is a global B2B fintech platform enabling partners to offer investing and trading experiences via API-driven infrastructure. The Director of Engineering will shape architecture and execution for the brokerage platform, lead and grow high-performing engineering teams, and drive operational excellence across scalable, secure systems including new asset classes and digital assets.

Skills

  • 12+ years engineering leadership scaling teams in fast-paced environments
  • Proven architecture experience with microservices, API-driven and event-driven systems
  • Cloud and container expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Experience in brokerage/financial services platforms (B2B); digital assets and margin a plus
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, observability, CI/CD, and automated testing
  • Regulatory and operational compliance awareness for financial systems
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proven track record modernizing legacy systems and cost optimization

Responsibilities

  • Define and oversee architecture for scalable, resilient, secure systems (microservices, API- and event-driven)
  • Execute strategic vision for the brokerage platform and deliver business-critical products across asset classes
  • Develop core platform frameworks, libraries, and developer tooling to improve velocity
  • Identify and implement AI/automation opportunities across processes and products
  • Recruit, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams fostering accountability and innovation
  • Collaborate with product, operations, and senior leadership to prioritize and deliver initiatives
  • Champion CI/CD, automated testing, proactive monitoring, and 24x7 operational excellence
  • Drive modernization of legacy systems and optimize costs and performance

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Mental health resources
  • Generous paid time off and observed holidays
  • Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
  • Up to $2,500/year for continued education and development
  • Up to $900/year for fitness and wellness reimbursement
  • Company-provided phone (varies by country)
  • Daily lunch stipend, unlimited office snacks, and engaging HQ space (for in-office employees)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)
  • Employer 401(k) match (US only)
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Recently completing a Series D raise with a $2.85B valuation, DriveWealth’s mission is to democratize investing globally by working with partners to invent new ways to use its API-based technology to provide emerging investors with cutting-edge em...

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BENEFITS & PERKS
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Performance Bonus
Paid Holidays
FUNDING
DEPARTMENTS
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$270,000/yr - $310,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2026
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