Engineering Manager - Payroll

Multiplier; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous holiday policy

Attractive ESOPs

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Director of Engineering to drive product development and lead a high-performing team in Bengaluru. The role demands extensive software engineering experience in fintech, proven leadership skills, and a security-first mindset. Candidates should bring expertise in cloud-native technologies and agile practices, while fostering innovation and compliance. This position offers competitive benefits, autonomy, and growth potential in a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Proven track record in fintech, with experience in financial platforms and regulatory tech.
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers and containerization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of a technology product.
• Architect and scale high-performance fintech systems.
• Mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Collaborate with product and design teams on technical strategy.
• Ensure security and compliance in fintech environments.
• Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions.
• Build and lead a world-class engineering team.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Fintech expertise

Cloud-native development

Security-first mindset

Data-driven decision-making

Agile leadership

Hiring and leadership skills

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Multiplier is at the forefront of the global hiring revolution. By removing barriers and simplifying global hiring, we’re creating a level playing field where businesses and individuals can compete, grow, and succeed, regardless of geography.

Multiplier empowers companies to hire, onboard, manage, and pay talent in 150+ countries, quickly and compliantly. Our mission is to build a world without limits, where ambitious businesses can look beyond borders to build their global dream teams.

Our unified employment platform, complete with world-class EOR, AOR and Global Payroll products, means it has never been easier to seize the global hiring opportunity.

We’re backed by some of the best in the business (Sequoia, DST, and Tiger Global), are led by industry-leading experts, scaling fast, and seeking brilliant like-minded enthusiasts to join our team. The future is borderless. Let’s build it together.

What will I be doing?

• Own and drive product development – Lead the end-to-end execution of a mission-critical technology product at Multiplier, from inception to launch and beyond. You will shape and implement cutting-edge fintech solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners.
• Architect, build, and scale high-performance systems – Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure fintech platforms that handle complex financial transactions and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a high-performing engineering team – Mentor, guide, and empower engineers to build innovative products while maintaining engineering excellence. Set high standards for coding, architecture, and software quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally – Work closely with product, design, and business teams to define technical strategy, prioritize roadmap features, and deliver impactful solutions that improve customer experiences.
• Ensure security, compliance, and scalability – Given the fintech domain, security and compliance will be paramount. You’ll enforce industry best practices for data protection, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Actively contribute to code reviews and technical discussions – Stay hands-on when needed, reviewing and contributing to critical components to ensure high engineering standards.
• Hire and build a world-class team – Attract, recruit, and retain top engineering talent globally, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

What do I need?

• 13+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years leading engineering teams and delivering scalable fintech or financial SaaS products.
• Proven track record in fintech – Experience working on financial platforms, payment processing, digital banking, risk management, or regulatory tech.
• Cloud-native development – Hands-on experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or other cloud providers, along with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Security-first mindset – Deep understanding of fintech security standards, encryption, authentication, fraud detection, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC2).
• Data-driven decision-making – Strong analytical skills and experience using data to optimize engineering efficiency, product performance, and customer experience.
• Agile leadership – Experience implementing Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices to deliver software efficiently.
• Proven hiring & leadership skills – Strong ability to recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent, driving both individual and team success.

What We Offer:

• High-impact role with the chance to play a key role in a rapidly growing company.
• Full autonomy in your role, with the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment.
• Work with a passionate, energetic, and diverse team.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and career development opportunities.
• Attractive ESOPs, giving you a stake in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your family’s well-being.
• Generous holiday policy.
• A company that genuinely invests in your professional success.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Software Development