Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Toronto, CanadaOn-site

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end Credit onboarding platform responsible for new credit customers onboarding.
Drive platform resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence
Drive AI-first automation , reducing manual handling and increasing efficiency across dispute classification, evidence management, and prioritization.
Lead and mentor a high-performing team, improving engineering velocity and system reliability through intelligent workflows and automation.
Establish clear engineering standards around quality, reliability, testing, and documentation
Improve execution rigor including planning, sprint hygiene, and measurable outcomes
Lead architectural discussions and make high quality technical decisions
Recruit and develop top engineering talent and actively build bench strength
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Who You Are
Demonstrated track record of raising engineering standards and improving execution discipline
Track record of evolving teams from good to great

Experience building and scaling distributed systems in cloud native environments, preferably AWS
Strong background in microservices architectures and high availability systems
Proven ability to operate in regulated or compliance sensitive environments •
Experience in fintech strongly preferred; credit domain
Masters Degree in Computer Science Your Manager
– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success.
– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.

Experienced engineering leader (8–12+ years in engineering, 4+ years managing senior engineers or managers). •

Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three to four 45-60 minute rounds Offer! Compensation and Benefits
When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location.
The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD, is: 177,100 - 221,400
We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers
Multiple health insurance options
Flexible vacation time
Retirement savings program with company contribution
Equity in a publicly-traded company
Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Family-forming
benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave About Marqeta

As Marqeta's Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead and evolve our Credit onboarding team.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for scaling the next generation of innovative credit onboarding platforms that power modern fintech experiences.
You will lead the Credit onboarding engineering team responsible for building, operating, and modernizing core components of our credit platform.
This role requires a leader who sets a high bar, moves with urgency, and brings clarity in complex environments.
You will partner closely with Product, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to define strategy, drive execution, and deliver resilient, secure, and highly available systems at scale.
This role can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States.
Partner with Product to shape roadmap, sequencing, and delivery strategy
Stay close to the codebase and system design while empowering teams to execute
Comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving clarity and momentum
High personal standards and a bias toward action What Will Set You Apart •