Senior Engineering Manager & Site Lead (Buenos Aires, Argentina) at Lendbuzz

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant hands-on development in SaaS or fintech environments
5+ years in engineering management, with proven success mentoring teams and delivering complex projects
Strong technical expertise across modern software development practices and tools; ability to dive deep into code and architecture when needed
Experience in leading cross-functional, globally distributed teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills—able to inspire both engineers and cross-functional partners
Experience in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, RESTful APIs, full-stack development
Experience in developing mobile applications
Proficiency in Ruby is beneficial, with additional value placed on familiarity with Next.js and Nest.js
Experience in Python development
Skilled in debugging, optimization, and unit/integration testing
Experience with Linux, Bash, and Docker
Fluency in English (written and verbal) to collaborate effectively with U.S. leadership and global teams

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and delivering high-quality, scalable software
Collaboration: Work closely with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers in the U.S. and globally to design and deliver compelling user-facing products
Site Leadership: Serve as the leader for the Buenos Aires engineering office—building culture, attracting top talent, and establishing the site as a core part of Lendbuzz’s global engineering organization
Operational Excellence: Drive software development best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, and production monitoring to ensure reliability and quality
Scaling: Partner with global engineering leadership to grow the site from the initial 5 engineers into a larger, multi-functional team that includes QA and analysts
Inspiration & Influence: Be a leader that people want to follow, setting the tone for technical rigor, ownership, and collaborative culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementTechnical LeadershipSoftware ArchitectureCode ReviewMentoringTeam BuildingScalable SoftwareProduct Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Senior Engineering Manager & Site Lead role?

Candidates need 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant hands-on development in SaaS or fintech environments, and 5+ years in engineering management with proven success mentoring teams.

Where is this position located and is it remote?

The role is based in the new Buenos Aires, Argentina office as the Site Lead, responsible for scaling the office and building its culture.

What growth opportunities are available in this role?

As the Buenos Aires office expands through 2026 and beyond, the role will evolve into a senior leadership position with broader responsibilities, including managing multiple teams and shaping strategic direction.

What is the company culture like at Lendbuzz?

Lendbuzz values diversity, independent and critical thinking, technical rigor, ownership, and collaborative culture, with a focus on building a strong local team in Argentina.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is a technical leader who can code, review, and architect alongside their team while inspiring, mentoring, and building an engineering organization from the ground up in a new office.

Lendbuzz

Provides auto loans for international students

About Lendbuzz

Lendbuzz provides auto loans specifically designed for international students and professionals in the United States who may struggle to secure financing through traditional lenders. The company uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers, focusing on a wider range of financial and personal data rather than just credit scores. This approach allows Lendbuzz to cater to a niche market that is often overlooked by conventional financial institutions. Borrowers can apply for loans online, verify their information easily, and sign documents digitally, making the process user-friendly. Lendbuzz earns revenue by charging interest on loans and may also receive fees from car dealerships for facilitating the loan process. The goal of Lendbuzz is to make auto financing more accessible to those who typically face challenges in obtaining loans.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$246.1MTotal Funding

LENDING_CAPITALCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Dental & health insurance

401(k)

Company outings

Fitness center

Unlimited PTO

Stocked kitchen

Company issued hardware

Cool swag

Flexible working hours

Risks

Increased competition from similar fintech companies could erode Lendbuzz's market share.

Potential regulatory scrutiny on AI models may increase compliance costs.

Economic downturns could impact demand for auto loans, affecting Lendbuzz's revenue.

Differentiation

Lendbuzz uses AI to assess creditworthiness beyond traditional credit scores.

The company targets international students and immigrants, a niche underserved by traditional lenders.

Lendbuzz partners with auto dealerships to offer seamless financing solutions.

Upsides

Lendbuzz secured $100M from Japan's largest bank, enhancing its financial stability.

The U.S. auto loan market growth benefits Lendbuzz's specialized services.

Increased adoption of digital lending aligns with Lendbuzz's user-friendly application process.

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