Earnest

Senior Manager, Engineering

San Francisco, California, United States

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

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Earnest is dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable. They provide financial support, student loan refinancing, and scholarships to help students manage their debt. The Senior Engineering Manager will oversee multiple engineering teams, focusing on growth, partnerships, and new product development.

Requirements

  • Leadership & Team Management: Excellent leadership and team management skills with a track record of building and leading successful engineering teams.
  • Management Experience: 4+ years of management experience, with 2+ years managing other engineering managers and leaders.
  • Technical Expertise: 8+ years of experience building large-scale web and/or mobile applications.
  • A/B Testing & Experimentation: Strong experience with A/B testing, experimentation platforms, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Frontend Frameworks: Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React or Next.js.
  • Communication: Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

  • Team Oversight: Oversee engineering managers and engineers across multiple teams (Growth Acquisition, Growth Partnerships, and New Products).
  • Strategic Direction: Own the technical direction and delivery of these teams, including hiring plans and career growth.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and other stakeholders to create strategic direction and roadmap.
  • Experimentation & Iteration: Guide teams through experimentation, iteration, and validation of new product concepts and growth strategies.
  • Process Improvement: Partner with other engineering leaders to improve engineering practices, processes, and culture.
  • Org Structure: Shape the long-term engineering org structure and raise the bar for technical leadership.

Even Better (Nice to Have)

  • Industry Experience: Experience in fintech or other regulated industries.
  • Architecture: Familiarity with cloud-based microservice architectures.
  • Full-Stack Development: Hands-on full-stack development experience.
  • Mobile Engineering: Experience leading mobile app engineering teams.

Company Information

Earnest is committed to helping students live their best lives, free from the stress of student debt. They offer:

  • Private student loans - low rates, people-first service, and flexible payments.
  • Student loan refinancing - break free from high-interest rates or monthly payments.
  • Scholarships - access to thousands of scholarships.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided job description. (Contact Earnest directly for application details.)

Skills

Leadership
Team Management
Web Applications
Mobile Applications
A/B Testing
Experimentation Platforms
Data-Driven Decision-Making
React
Next.js
Communication
Collaboration

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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