[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering - Identity Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Marqeta is a financial technology company providing a card issuing platform and payment operations solutions. The Manager, Software Engineering will lead the design, development, and operation of its Identity Platform, covering KYC, KYB, sanctions screening, AML/BSA compliance, and continuous risk monitoring. The role also involves leading an engineering team, driving AI-first automation, and partnering with customers, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end identity verification lifecycle, from one-time CIP checks at account opening through ongoing CDD and continuous customer risk monitoring, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance at every stage
• Build and operate systems that enforce KYC obligations across the full framework: identity verification (CIP), risk-based due diligence (CDD), and event-driven re-verification as customer risk profiles evolve
• Drive AI-first automation, reducing manual review rates and increasing efficiency across KYC/KYB decisioning, sanction screening, and Red Flag rule evaluation
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, improving velocity and system reliability through intelligent workflows and automation
• Act as the technical and business-facing leader in customer and regulatory escalations, translating complex compliance scenarios into scalable platform improvements
• Partner cross-functionally with Risk, Compliance, Product, Operations, and Legal to shape the platform roadmap and identity verification strategy

Skills

• Experienced engineering leader (8–10+ years in engineering, 3+ years managing senior and staff engineers)
• Deep backend engineering expertise, you have a strong foundation in building and scaling backend systems, and you can credibly engage with your engineers on architecture, performance, and design trade-offs
• Breadth across the stack, you've led teams delivering across multiple product lines and paradigms: from synchronous API services (Java/Spring Boot) to batch and event-driven ETL pipelines (Python/Airflow), and you know how to apply the right tool for each problem
• Operational excellence and incident management, you hold a high bar for system reliability and on-call hygiene, drive blameless post-mortems, and ensure your team can detect, respond to, and learn from incidents quickly
• Hands-on AI-first mindset: you embrace AI/ML to improve team velocity, drive automation, and reduce manual review rates
• Strong ownership mentality, you thrive in ambiguity and take full responsibility for outcomes
• Comfortable engaging directly with enterprise customers and compliance officers, translating technical decisions into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent communicator who can lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Deep understanding of identity verification, AML/BSA compliance, and regulatory obligations in the financial services or fintech space
• Experience integrating with identity verification vendors (e.g., Trulioo, LexisNexis, Socure, Alloy) or sanctions screening providers
• Background in fintech issuing platforms, core banking, or payments operations
• Prior ownership of KYC/KYB automation initiatives that materially reduced manual review rates or compliance risk
• Familiarity with AML/BSA regulatory obligations, OFAC screening, FinCEN CIP rules, or Red Flag program requirements

Benefits

• Annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive

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