Dir Software Engineering

HealthEquity, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthEquity, Inc. is seeking a Director of Software Engineering - FinTech to lead the development of financial systems. This remote position requires extensive experience in software engineering and leadership in FinTech. The successful candidate will drive technical strategy and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring engineering teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA contribution and match

Dependent care FSA match

Uncapped paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Ongoing education & tuition assistance

Gym and fitness reimbursement

Wellness program incentives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in FinTech systems.
• Strong expertise in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams in financial systems.
• Define technical strategy and operational plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Cloud-native Technologies

Distributed Systems

High-volume Transaction Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Our Mission

Our mission is to SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS. Come be part of something remarkable.

Overview

How you can make a difference

The Director of Software Engineering - FinTech leads the development and delivery of financial systems, including payments, account servicing, KYC/KYB, fraud detection, and lending platforms. This leadership role advises executive management and provides high-level consulting to influence business initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams delivering financial systems, including payments, account servicing, KYC/KYB, fraud detection, and lending platforms
• Define and drive the technical strategy, architecture, and operational plans for FinTech engineering in alignment with enterprise goals
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for compliance with PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, SOX, GLBA, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Implement enterprise-grade engineering processes, including SDLC governance, CI/CD, security by design, and operational resilience best practices
• Partner closely with InfoSec, Legal, and Risk teams to proactively manage risk, privacy, and regulatory compliance across platforms
• Own key engineering KPIs for system availability, scalability, delivery velocity, quality, and security
• Drive modernization initiatives for cloud migration, microservices architecture, and API-first development
• Act as a key engineering voice with senior leadership to influence product, technology, and investment priorities

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with extensive experience in cloud-native technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure), distributed systems, and high-volume transaction platforms
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on leadership experience specifically building and operating FinTech systems (payments, lending, fraud, identity, compliance)
• Strong expertise with highly regulated environments and external audit requirements (PCI, SOC 2, SOX)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to lead globally distributed engineering teams within large, matrixed organizations
• Experience in enterprise B2B2C financial ecosystems or embedded finance platforms, preferred
• Exposure to data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and secure software development practices (SSDLC), preferred

#LI-Remote

This is a remote position.

Salary Range

$185,000.00 To $215,500.00 / year

Benefits & Perks

The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position is eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units, along with a full range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• HSA contribution and match
• Dependent care FSA match
• Uncapped paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs
• Ongoing education & tuition assistance
• Gym and fitness reimbursement
• Wellness program incentives

Why work with HealthEquity

HealthEquity aims to make HSAs as widespread and popular as retirement accounts by 2030. We are passionate about connecting health and wealth for American families. Join us to experience a workplace where the person is valued more than the position. Learn more.

You belong at HealthEquity!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We ensure equal opportunity regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our policies, visit our Careers page.

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