Head of Engineering | FinTech AI Platform (Hybrid NY)

Shields Group Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Target cash bonus of 15%

Equity grant up to 0.75%

Job summary

Shields Group Search is looking for a Head of Engineering in New York, NY for a hybrid role. This position involves leading a team of engineers while being hands-on with coding and system architecture. The role emphasizes using AI/ML solutions in finance, guiding innovative developments across private banking infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering management experience, superior coding skills, and a robust understanding of fintech infrastructure.

Compensation ranges from $230,000 to $250,000 base salary plus bonuses and equity options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in software/web development and architecture.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience.
• Experience across modern AI/ML platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of highly skilled engineers across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
• Develop applications across web, mobile, and API interfaces.
• Establish efficient processes for software development and continuous delivery.

Skills

Software/web development

Engineering management

AI/ML solutions in finance

Cloud platforms

Superior coding ability

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Next.js

TypeScript

FastAPI

Python

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Shields Group Search is looking for a Head of Engineering in New York, NY for a hybrid role. This position involves leading a team of engineers while being hands-on with coding and system architecture. The role emphasizes using AI/ML solutions in finance, guiding innovative developments across private banking infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering management experience, superior coding skills, and a robust understanding of fintech infrastructure.

Compensation ranges from $230,000 to $250,000 base salary plus bonuses and equity options.