Engineering Manager

Origin is reimagining wealth management by making it accessible and affordable to all.Today, money is the number one source of stress - more than jobs, health, and relationships combined.That stress is exacerbated in the current economic environment, which is presenting people with once-in-a-generation financial challenges.Origin is tackling this problem head on by expanding access to financial planning for those who have historically been boxed out due to high barriers to entry.Our product simplifies finances for individuals making it easy to manage spend and investments, get expert advice, and take action to hit financial goals.We are a fast-paced startup in the series B round, led by repeat founders and backed by leading VC firms like Founders Fund, Felicis, and General Catalyst.The RoleAs an Engineering Manager at Origin, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging engineering as a craft to deliver outstanding value to our members and customers.As a leader, you'll work directly managing engineers, owning and maintaining processes, and ultimately, launching products with excellence.A typical day as an Engineering Manager at Origin is a blend of leadership, strategy, and hands-on involvement, aimed at steering our engineering team towards excellence in a landscape that demands innovation and agility.Strategic Leadership: Begin your day by aligning your team's efforts with Origin's strategic goals.Team Collaboration and Support: Dedicate time to fostering a collaborative environment within your team.Technical Oversight and Innovation: Stay abreast of technical advancements and challenges within your domain.Product influence: Use your user-centered vision and product thinking to support the team's product vision alignment.Operational Excellence: Focus on streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.Culture and Community Building: Actively contribute to creating a positive, inclusive workplace.Must Have2-5+ years of engineering management experience;7+ years experience in engineering of relevant software development industry experience in a fast-paced tech environment;Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and across engineering teams;Flexible in leadership style, can adapt to a variety of ways of working depending on the situation.Creating a strong culture of operational excellence with focus on raising the bar for quality, reliability, observability, and availability;Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the capability to manage complex schedules and effectively resolve conflicts;Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, such as product, design, infrastructure, marketing, and operations;Skilled in Feedback and Management: As a manager, you should be adept at giving and receiving constructive feedback.Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.Relentlessly Resourceful: Inspired by Paul Graham's concept, you demonstrate the ability to navigate through challenges creatively and effectively.Remote-Ready: You are capable of working effectively in a remote setting, ensuring overlap with our core hours from 9 AM to 2 PM PT to facilitate seamless collaboration;Fluent in English: Advanced or native proficiency in English is essential to communicate effectively within our diverse, global team;Nice to HaveExperience with Our Tech Stack: Proficiency in React Native, ReactJS, C#, MongoDB, AWS enriches our collective skill set and accelerates our innovation efforts.Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills, especially in a regulated and fault-intolerant industry, will be a great asset.Continuous Learner: A passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies, especially AI and LLMs.Hands-On Approach: At Origin, we highly incentivize a hands-on approach, valuing leaders who are not only strategic thinkers but also willing to dive into the trenches.System Design Knowledge: Understanding the intricacies of system design is crucial as it affects scalability, reliability, and performance.What We OfferGenerous base salaryMeaningful equity packageRetirement 401k for USA-based OriginalsHealthcare And Wellness ProgramsHealthcareWellness stipendMental wellness programUnlimited access to financial planningLife insurance for USA-based OriginalsWork-life BalanceUnlimited PTORemote-first cultureFlexible hoursPaid Parental LeaveAdditional PerksParenthood and fertility assistanceMonthly co-working membership reimbursementEnglish tutoring stipend for International OriginalsBuild your home-office one-time stipendPick your setup (Apple, Windows) and accessoriesWe believe in the power of a healthy environment where each person is valued for who they are and have clear goals and expectations for the future they can build within the company.Our environment is diverse, with excellent people and equal opportunities.We believe in the power of individuality and uniqueness of each of us to make our team even more powerful.We are building an outstanding solution, and here is an invitation for you to become an Original and join us on this journey#J-*****-Ljbffr