Senior Engineering Manager / Engineering Manager

usemultiplier.com; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

ESOPs

Career development

Generous leave

Autonomy

Job summary

Multiplier in Bengaluru is seeking a senior engineering leader to own and drive product development for a mission-critical fintech platform.

You will architect scalable systems, lead engineers globally, collaborate with product and design, and enforce security and compliance. The role offers hybrid work, ESOPs, and strong career growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading engineering teams.
• Proven fintech or financial SaaS product delivery experience.
• Backend expertise in one or more languages (Java, Go, Python, JavaScript).
• Frontend basics (JavaScript/HTML/CSS) and frameworks are a plus.
• Cloud-native development experience (AWS, Google Cloud).
• Security-first mindset with fintech standards (PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC2).
• Data-driven decision making and Agile/DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive product development from inception to launch and beyond.
• Architect, build and scale high-performance fintech platforms.
• Lead a high-performing global engineering team and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams.
• Ensure security, compliance and scalability across systems.
• Actively contribute to code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Agile leadership

Distributed systems

CI/CD practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About us:

The global hiring revolution is shaping a future where talent can thrive everywhere, driving innovation and progress on a global scale.

Multiplier is at the forefront of this change. By removing barriers and simplifying global hiring, we’re creating a level playing field where businesses and individuals – (like you) – 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?

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ 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.

• Deep expertise in backend technologies – Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, etc.) and experience building distributed systems, microservices and event-driven architectures.

• Frontend experience – Strong understanding of web fundamentals (JavaScript/HTML/CSS) and experience with frontend frameworks (React, VueJS, Angular, etc.) is a plus.

• 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 optimise 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 programmes 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Multiplier is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.