January

At January, we work to ensure that borrowers who fall behind on debt are treated with fairness and respect. Owing to outdated processes and bad actors, traditional debt collection is rife with harassment and fraud. Our products tackle this by helping financial institutions modernize collections, giving borrowers simpler and more compassionate ways to get back on track.

As an Engineering Manager at January, you will be empowered to independently and cooperatively create solutions that deliver incredible outcomes. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality software that will shape the future of our relationships with clients and borrowers. At the same time, you’ll develop a team of 4+ engineers in an environment where excellence thrives.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering.

Your impact:

• Lead and nurture a team culture that prioritizes collaboration, support, and inclusivity, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and continuous learning
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and delivery of high-quality software products
• Actively mentor and develop each engineer on your team, empowering them to tackle increasingly complex challenges and advance their professional growth
• Collaboratively shape the future of the systems that your team owns to drive our rapidly expanding business
• Utilize collaborative decision-making and strategic prioritization to enhance your team’s effectiveness and impact on our projects
• Work closely with our other Engineering Managers, VP of Engineering, and other business leaders to align on goals, to accelerate development, and to help shape the direction of our growing Engineering team
• Lead a team developing with Python, Flask, React, and Postgres in an AWS-powered environment.

You may be a fit if you:

• Have 2+ years of experience managing a team of engineers
• Were already a talented senior software engineer before becoming an engineering leader
• Are passionate about mentorship and helping your reports continuously improve, providing feedback about interactions, architecture, coding, career progression, and more
• Are excited about being an Engineering Manager for a single team, with a potential to expand that role as the company grows
• Proactively work towards building a diverse team because you recognize the significant impact of inclusivity on innovation and team dynamics
• Care deeply about thoughtful decision making and refining processes
• Value written communication as a means for preserving key decisions, documenting processes, and clarifying complex ideas
• Are comfortable giving and receiving feedback to help foster continuous improvement of yourself, your team, and your peers
• Strive to get to the heart of the matter when taking action and making decisions to ensure we’re solving the right problems efficiently.
• Regularly recognize and celebrate your team’s achievements, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation
• Build trust with colleagues and approach new interactions with optimism and curiosity, leading to better team collaboration and a positive work environment.

January believes in doing its part to help close the wage gap that continues to plague much of the US workforce. We offer transparent and equitable compensation packages to all existing and future January team members.

Our compensation range for the Engineering Manager role is $170,000 to $225,000. We determine the final package by considering experience, applicable education and training, and relevant skills derived throughout our interview process. This role also includes a competitive equity package, giving you a chance to feel true ownership of your work.

What we can offer you:

• Pet-friendly office (only in NYC, for now!)
• Competitive equity packages, giving you a chance to feel true ownership of your work
• Unlimited PTO so you can take the time you need to rest and recharge
• Hybrid work model, where our team comes in 2-3x a week
• Flexible work hours for better work/life balance
• 12 weeks fully paid new parent leave program for all employees to enjoy bonding time
• Free lunches for team socializing activities
• Annual learning and development budget to invest in your professional growth
• 401k so you can invest in your future
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free access to One Medical 
• Free access to the mental well-being platform Spring Health plus 3 free virtual sessions with a Spring Health licensed therapist
• Commuter benefits for your travel to/from the office
• Endless growth opportunity and the ability to take on new and exciting challenges

Recognitions:

• Built In's Best Startups to Work For in New York (2023)
• Built In's Best Startups to Work For in New York (2024)
• Built In's Best Startups to Work For in San Francisco (2023)
• Built In's Best Startups to Work For in San Francisco (2024)
• Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC (2022) 
• Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC (2023)

To learn more about what it’s like to work with us, check out our Glassdoor reviews. We think our track record speaks best.

January is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

At January, we believe that diversity of outlooks, demographics, identities, and life experiences enable companies to build the best products. More diversity means more empathy with different types of people. This matters a lot for us, since so many borrowers in financial distress with whom we engage come from underrepresented backgrounds. We practice what we preach and look forward to continuing to grow and build on our already diverse team.