Head of Engineering - Remote

Overview

Groundfloor is an award-winning wealthtech company opening up real estate investing to everyone - not just the wealthy. We’re pioneering a new asset class for everyday investors and scaling a platform that’s changing how people grow wealth.

We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization through its next chapter. You’ll oversee two feature teams, quality assurance, application support and infrastructure. You will report directly to our VP & General Manager of the Groundfloor investment platform. This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role that blends technical strategy, people development, and operational excellence.

If you're excited about solving complex problems, building scalable platforms, and fostering high-performing teams in a fast-growing startup environment, this role could be your next big move.

In Short

• You enjoy building high-impact software and building strong engineering cultures
• You’re passionate about leading agile, product-focused engineering teams
• You thrive in a startup environment where iteration, ownership, and collaboration are key
• You love driving clarity from complexity and scaling people, processes, and technology
• You believe inclusive leadership and low-ego collaboration lead to the best outcomes
• You enjoy rolling up your sleeves to solve cross-functional problems alongside product, operations, and compliance leaders

Requirements

• Grow the platform. Align engineering execution with product and business priorities, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality, scalable software
• Support your people. Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a strong, diverse team of engineers and QA professionals
• Champion scrum delivery. Establish and evolve scrum best practices, drive sprint rituals, and foster a culture of ownership and velocity
• Partner cross-functionally. Collaborate with peers in Product, Operations, and Marketing to drive shared goals and deliver great customer experiences
• Own engineering quality. Promote a strong culture of testing, automation, performance, and security, especially in a regulated fintech environment
• Leader partnerships. Work with the other leaders of the business to get the team rallied behind our goals and understand the broader context of our strategies.
• Optimize team structure. Identify and fill talent gaps, streamline workflows, and improve communication across teams
• Raise the bar. Contribute to technical strategy, hiring, onboarding, and career growth processes that scale with the business

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering team
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact everyday investors
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities