Director of Engineering

Storm2; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive equity package

Job summary

A leading fintech company in New York City is looking for a Director of Engineering to drive innovation and shape technical strategy. This role demands an engineering leader with 10+ years of experience and a proven ability to build and inspire teams in high-growth environments. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack engineering expertise and a background in fintech or lending. This position offers significant influence over engineering operations and a competitive equity package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading teams.
• Proven ability to build and inspire engineering teams in high-growth environments.
• Background in fintech or lending is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and scale engineering teams, fostering collaboration.
• Own the full product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategy.
• Elevate engineering excellence by establishing best practices and standards.

Skills

Building high-performing engineering teams

Full-stack engineering expertise

Mentorship

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

API-driven architectures

Innovative mindset

Job description

Director of Engineering – High-Growth Series A Fintech

🌍New York City (Onsite 5 days per week)

As we approach the end of the year and many begin thinking about their next chapter, I’m excited to share a career-defining opportunity for an exceptional engineering leader. We are partnering with a rapidly scaling Series A lending company in New York City, seeking a Director of Engineering to drive innovation, shape technical strategy, and build world‑class engineering teams.

🌟The Opportunity

As Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s next phase of growth—owning engineering operations, leading high‑impact initiatives, and strengthening the technical foundation of an emerging fintech leader. This position is ideal for someone energized by building, scaling, and leading in fast-paced, mission‑driven environments.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Build, mentor, and scale high‑performing engineering teams while fostering collaboration across cross‑functional partners
• Own the full product development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, and delivery, ensuring alignment with global product and business strategy
• Leverage emerging technologies to enhance product capabilities and maintain competitive advantage
• Elevate engineering excellence by establishing best practices, frameworks, and operational standards
• Oversee software delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory, security, and governance requirements
• Cultivate strong internal and external relationships, contributing to a culture of innovation, accountability, and trust

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading teams
• A proven ability to build, grow, and inspire engineering teams in high‑growth or startup environments
• Strong full‑stack engineering expertise, with deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and API‑driven architectures
• Experience as a founder or early‑stage engineering leader, scaling teams from 0→1 or through Series A growth
• Background in fintech or lending is a requirement

Why This Role Stands Out

• A rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with direct influence over engineering strategy, operations, and delivery
• The chance to shape the future of a fast‑growing Series A company in one of the most dynamic sectors—fintech
• 401(k)
• Competitive equity package, offering meaningful ownership in a company on a high‑growth trajectory

If you're ready to make a significant impact and help lead a company through an exciting period of expansion, I’d love to speak with you.