Earnest

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Education TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not specified
  • Employment Type: Not specified
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Mission: To make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone by empowering students with financial support and supercharging their ability to pay down their debt.
  • Company: Earnies
  • Description: Earnies builds tools to help people feel in control of their financial future, including private student loans, student loan refinancing, and scholarships. The Engineering Manager position will report to the Senior Manager of Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and business stakeholders to establish the business requirements for all application software initiatives.
  • Direct the day-to-day operations associated with the agile development and delivery of new software applications, system modifications, and/or business enhancements.
  • Anticipate, identify, and resolve technical issues that may inhibit product line enhancements and project goals.
  • Identify career development plans for each direct report and facilitate career advancement opportunities by fostering a culture of mentoring, learning, and information sharing.
  • Act as primary technical liaison between Engineering and business departments during system outages, interruptions in processing, and for the design and development of system requirements for enhancement requests needed to support the product line.
  • Inspire and lead engineering teams with vision, passion, and drive.
  • Analyze and present to the business sponsors and/or Sr. Management all information, including cost/benefit analysis, pertinent to specific development projects.
  • Provide insight and recommendations as needed to assist the business in making informed decisions related to the cost, prioritization, scheduling, and implementation of all system enhancements and technical solutions.
  • Lead the design of application modules and/or components to augment and enhance existing and third-party software application systems.

Requirements

  • Experience:
    • 6+ years of Software Development experience.
    • 4+ years of developing large-scale web-based application systems.
    • 2+ years of management/supervision experience with software development project teams.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
    • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frontend technologies.
    • Extensive experience in a NodeJS ecosystem.
  • Leadership Skills:
    • Excellent leadership and team management skills with a track record of building and leading successful engineering teams.
    • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified.

Skills

Agile Development
Software Engineering
System Design
Technical Leadership
Stakeholder Collaboration
Mentoring
Problem-Solving
Project Management

Earnest

Provides low-interest student and personal loans

About Earnest

Earnest provides financial services focused on student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. The company uses advanced data analysis and underwriting software to assess each client's financial situation, allowing them to offer low-interest rates tailored to individual needs. Clients can select flexible repayment plans that suit their financial circumstances, making it easier to manage their debt. Unlike many competitors, Earnest continuously adjusts its rates based on market conditions to remain competitive. The goal of Earnest is to help financially responsible individuals effectively manage their educational and personal debt.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$123.5MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode market share.
Rising interest rates may decrease demand for refinancing options.
Potential regulatory changes could increase operational costs.

Differentiation

Earnest uses data-driven underwriting beyond traditional credit scores.
Offers flexible repayment plans tailored to individual financial situations.
Maintains a digital-first approach for loan applications and management.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital financial services boosts Earnest's online platform.
Alternative credit scoring models support Earnest's data-driven approach.
Growing trend of student loan refinancing aligns with Earnest's core offerings.

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