Engineering Manager, Payments Platform (FX) - Remote

Overview

Flywire is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager II to lead a key team responsible for building and scaling the platform that powers our industry-leading payment engine, moving hundreds of millions daily.

In Short

• Lead and support the day-to-day activities of a high-impact engineering team.
• Set priorities, track success against goals, and ensure delivery to high standards.
• Provide technical direction on projects, driving pragmatic and scalable solutions.
• Write and review high-quality, testable, secure, and maintainable code.
• Solve complex technical challenges requiring in-depth evaluation.
• Manage estimates, risks, and progress across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and grow team members, fostering ownership and accountability.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability remain central to delivery.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven background in designing and scaling distributed systems.
• Strong fundamentals in modern engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, databases, object-oriented design).
• A solid track record of project management and successful delivery.
• Excellent collaboration skills across QA, Product, SRE, and stakeholders.
• FinTech or payments industry experience is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program.
• Dynamic & Global Team with virtual collaboration.
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness).
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer.
• Great Talent & Development Programs.