AVP, Engineering

Cross River; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross River is seeking an AVP, Engineering to lead and grow the Payments team. This hands-on leadership role involves ~60% engineering work and ~40% people and project management, focusing on scalable backend systems and high-impact delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with C#, .NET Core, AWS, and real-time data management, plus a track record of leading engineering teams in fintech environments. Salary ranges from $170,000 to $210,000 with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• 6+ years of C#, .NET Core, and AWS deployment experience.
• 6+ years of real-time data management (SQL/NoSQL, caching).
• 4+ years of DevOps disciplines (Git/Azure DevOps, Terraform, Python).
• 3+ years leading engineering teams and interfacing with product/business units.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software modules and components.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and QA professionals.
• Plan, triage, and prioritize work across multiple initiatives with lifecycles from two weeks to three months.

Skills

Engineering leadership

C# / .NET Core

Real-time data management

DevOps practices

Mentoring engineers

Tools

Git

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Docker

Job description

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe. Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Payments team (official title: "AVP, Engineering"). This is a hands‑on leadership role—approximately 60% engineering and 40% people and project management. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies high‑impact opportunities, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Engineering Responsibilities (~60%)

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software modules and components
• Build backend systems using .NET 10, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Docker and AWS

People & Project Management Responsibilities (~40%)

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and QA professionals with empathy, trust, and a focus on individual growth
• Foster a culture that promotes sharing ideas, taking calculated risks, and learning from setbacks
• Plan, triage, and prioritize work across multiple initiatives with lifecycles ranging from two weeks to three months

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering (a mix of front‑end, back‑end, API, security, and other best practices), with progressive leadership or management responsibilities
• 6+ years of experience with C#, .NET Core, and the Microsoft development ecosystem deployed via AWS
• 6+ years of experience in real‑time data management (SQL, NoSQL, caching)
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps disciplines (GIT or Azure Devops, Terraform, Python)
• 3+ years of experience leading, managing engineering teams and interfacing with product and business organizations

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in the financial industry (FinTech or traditional banking)
• Fully understands the business logic to drive the most relevant engineering solution

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $210,000.00

Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.