VP of Engineering

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Job Title: VP of Engineering

Location: Milpitas, CA (On site)

Salary Range: $255K-$275K (based on experience)

At Payactiv, we are a Fin Tech company located in the heart of Silicon Valley, devoted to giving workers access to their earned wages when they need them. Payactiv is the pioneer and industry leader in Earned Wage Access and the only Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation in our industry. Our app provides millions with financial services that help them avoid debt, manage their finances, and regain flexibility to pay for things on their own schedule.

• Provide strategic leadership for Payactiv’s engineering organization, defining technical vision and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee software development, architecture, infrastructure, and production support for all Payactiv products and platforms.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and availability of all systems while maintaining compliance with financial industry standards and regulations.
• Manage both local and offshore engineering teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence.
• Develop processes to proactively monitor, detect, and resolve production issues in real time to ensure minimal disruption to users.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Operations teams to deliver user‑centric and reliable fintech solutions that enhance the customer experience.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure engineering performance, delivery efficiency, and product reliability.
• Build and maintain a strong culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across all engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and staff, ensuring career growth, skill development, and accountability.
• Lead efforts in automation, Dev Ops, and cloud-native practices to improve deployment speed and operational resilience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (required).
• 8+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, preferably in fintech, financial services, or SaaS environments.
• Proven experience managing distributed teams, including offshore and on‑site staff, with a focus on accountability and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Hands‑on technical expertise in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and modern development practices.
• Experience managing large‑scale production environments and leading teams to quickly resolve issues and implement permanent fixes.
• Deep understanding of system security, data privacy, compliance, and reliability best practices within financial technology environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, scalable, and user‑centric technology solutions on time and within scope.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams.
• Ability to establish KPIs and leverage metrics to measure productivity, system health, and user satisfaction.

• Company‑sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Reimbursement account
• 401K, traditional, and Roth with a company match
• Tuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited Paid Time off
• Monthly Gym Reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Paid Family Leave
• Complimentary office lunches
• Opportunity to work with a great team committed to making a difference.

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