Senior Manager Software Engineer, Loans Platform

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Payments team in the Servicing Platform within SoFis Lending Platform organization. This domain is one of the most correctnesscritical surfaces in the company powering loan payments including different payment types.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker a designfirst engineering leader and a stabilizing force who can bring architectural clarity predictable execution and strong technical judgment to a complex highvisibility domain.

You will own the technical direction for Payments lead a team of engineers building the nextgeneration Payments architecture and partner closely with Lifecycle Data Risk Capital Markets and SIPS to ensure correctness controls and reconciliation are built into every flow.

This is a highimpact role with visibility across the company. You will shape the future of how SoFi processes payments at scale.

What Youll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers providing guidance support and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Define and communicate team objectives set performance goals conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Identify skill gaps within the team and coordinate training programs to enhance technical capabilities.
• Foster a culture of innovation professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope goals and deliverables and create project plans schedules and budgets.
• Manage project priorities and resolve conflicts to ensure efficient project execution.
• Track and report project progress identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams promoting best practices architectural standards and code quality.
• Work closely with product managers designers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the software development process.
• Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams promoting effective communication coordination and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence and improve software development practices.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical background and expertise in software development including proficiency in multiple programming languages frameworks and technologies.
• Proven experience as a Software Development Manager or Technical leadership role preferably in a fast-paced software development environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading software development teams with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager