Pinwheel

Engineering Manager, Integrations

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries

About Pinwheel

“I love my banking app!” said no one, ever. Pinwheel is on a mission to change that. We believe banks and financial service providers represent the greatest opportunity to build 10x better experiences, especially in the AI age. We’re building the next generation of financial products alongside some of the biggest names in the market including Robinhood, DoorDash, Chime, Cash App, Credit Karma, American Express, Discover, Intuit, Acorns, Visa and more.

If you’re excited by the idea of having your work touch and impact the lives of hundreds of millions of consumers, Pinwheel is the place for you. If you get stoked about building products alongside the biggest brands in the world, Pinwheel is the place for you. If you want to join a scrappy, hustling team that is obsessed with defining the future of financial services, Pinwheel is the place for you!

Pinwheel has raised $77M from top-tier investors such as Coatue, Notable, First Round, Upfront, Primary, American Express, Franklin Templeton, Indeed, Semper Virens and more.

Engineering Lead, Integrations

Reporting to our Head of Product, Engineering and Design, we are looking for a technical Engineering Lead to lead our Integrations Engineering team of 8 Engineers. Integrations Engineering is responsible for scaling Pinwheel’s core payroll connectivity products (Deposit Switch, Income & Employment Verification, Taxes) while bringing new products (Bill Navigator) to market. You’ll be in the code every day, while also playing a critical role in setting direction and priorities for your team. You’ll lead, coach, and grow the team to deliver value for our customers while keeping our systems reliable, secure, and performant.

What You Will Do

  • Write code every day to support and expand Pinwheel’s connectivity products - including PreMatch, our partnerships with payroll providers
  • Lead, coach, and enable a stellar team of engineers to drive growth, ownership, and impact
  • Collaborate with Product to shape our product roadmap
  • Prioritize work to maximize the impact of your team
  • Build a powerhouse team through coaching, career development, and hiring
  • Be accountable for your team’s results
  • Help enhance our great engineering culture
  • Identify headcount needs for the team and recruit high-caliber engineering talent

Qualifications

  • 1+ years as a tech lead or engineering manager
  • 5+ years as a software engineer
  • Experience with login, authentication, bot detection and SSO a big +
  • Track record of shipping products that drive business impact
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player attitude - we are building this together!

Why Join Pinwheel?

  • Best time to join - Our company is small but well-funded, meaning you are joining at a time where you can impact and shape the company.
  • Be a cultural builder - You will have an active hand in molding the company culture and being a part of the entrepreneurial journey.
  • Build something revolutionary - Help build the products on the bleeding edge of financial services!

Benefits

  • Great compensation & equity packages
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life & short-term disability insurance
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401K for retirement planning
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Free Citibike membership
  • Pet friendly offices and Zoom spaces

At Pinwheel, total compensation is made up of salary + equity + benefits. We recruit motivated and high performing talent, and work to compensate people in line with the value they can bring to the organization in delivering outsized results. The talent market is competitive, and maintaining our ability to recruit and retain the best team possible is a top priority for Pinwheel. When creating an offer, we consider interview performance, candidate experience, external market competitiveness, and internal equity in thoughtfully assessing compensation.

Skills

Integrations Engineering
Payroll Connectivity
Product Development
System Reliability
System Security
System Performance
Team Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Code Development

Pinwheel

Financial technology platform for automating deposits

About Pinwheel

Pinwheel provides a platform that simplifies financial processes for banks, lenders, and cryptocurrency companies. Its main product, Deposit Switch, automates the switching of direct deposits, allowing clients to become the primary financial institution for their customers, which can lead to increased profitability. The platform also offers insights into customer earnings from payroll and attendance systems, enabling tailored financial products. Additionally, Pinwheel automates tax form retrieval and income verification, helping clients manage lending risks and improve underwriting. Unlike competitors, Pinwheel focuses on automating manual tasks and providing actionable insights to enhance financial health. The goal is to improve the financial services experience for both clients and their customers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$74.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mentorship Program
Pet Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from Plaid could lead to pricing pressure and reduced market share.
Rapid expansion and significant funding rounds may lead to overvaluation and strategic missteps.
Launch of Smart Branch may face adoption challenges with traditional banks.

Differentiation

Pinwheel is the only provider CRA compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pinwheel connects to over 1,400 payroll platforms, covering 80% of US paycheck recipients.
Pinwheel's Deposit Switch product automates direct deposit switching, increasing customer lifetime value.

Upsides

Growing interest in consumer-permissioned data access aligns with Pinwheel's business model.
Rising adoption of digital banking solutions benefits Pinwheel's partnerships with platforms like Lumin Digital.
Expansion of earned wage access services supports Pinwheel's flexible payroll options.

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