Engineering Manager, Credit Cards – AI-Driven Growth Leader

NerdWallet, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NerdWallet, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Consumer Credit Cards Marketplaces team. This role combines hands-on leadership with strong technical judgment to mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and deliver value across the product backlog.

You will collaborate with SEO strategists, paid marketers, product and analytics teams to shape the roadmap and improve performance, while balancing quality and velocity with AI-assisted approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Consumer Credit Cards Marketplaces team and drive technical excellence.
• Mentor and manage a team of 3-4 engineers with 1-on-1s and career development.
• Set architectural direction and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of backlog items.
• Balance speed and quality by applying AI development tools and modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate with SEO, Paid Marketing, Product, and Analytics to maximize business value.

Job description

NerdWallet, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Consumer Credit Cards Marketplaces team. This role combines hands-on leadership with strong technical judgment to mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and deliver value across the product backlog.

You will collaborate with SEO strategists, paid marketers, product and analytics teams to shape the roadmap and improve performance, while balancing quality and velocity with AI-assisted approaches.