Engineering Manager

At Paystand, we’re not just another fintech company—we’re trailblazers in decentralized finance (DeFi), transforming how businesses manage their finances. With thriving hubs in Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Austin, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Hermosillo, and Guadalajara, we’re leading a global revolution in financial systems. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, we’re among the fastest-growing companies reshaping the future of finance. Our Expanding Ecosystem: Paystand isn’t just a company—it’s a growing global network. With the strategic acquisitions of Teampay, a leader in spend management, and Yaydoo, a top AR and AP platform in Latin America, we’re building an expansive ecosystem designed to revolutionize financial operations and fuel business growth worldwide. Why Paystand? What We Do: By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, we digitize receivables, automate financial processes, reduce time‑to‑cash, lower transaction costs, and unlock new revenue streams for businesses. Why We Do It: We’re driven by a mission to revolutionize digital payments and decentralize finance, creating a more open, inclusive, and transparent financial ecosystem, starting with B2B payments. How We Do It: As change‑makers in the DeFi movement, we don’t just follow trends—we set them. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of fintech and eager to redefine what financial technology should look like, Paystand is the place where you can make a significant impact. Join Us: Be part of something bigger. Join Paystand and help us lead the financial revolution. Role Objective The Engineering Manager leads a team of developers to deliver scalable, maintainable, and forward‑looking software solutions. This role combines strong technical leadership with a passion for team growth and product excellence. The ideal candidate enjoys building reliable systems, mentoring engineers, and exploring how emerging technologies—particularly AI—can strengthen our engineering processes and products. Success in this role requires clear communication, solid technical judgment, and an ability to guide projects from concept to completion. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Product, Design, and other departments to align business goals with technical feasibility, ensuring every release delivers measurable impact and sets the foundation for future innovation. Core Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and high performance. Oversee the full development lifecycle, including planning, architecture, delivery, monitoring, and iteration. Collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into actionable engineering goals and deliverables. Drive technical decisions around system design, scalability, and reliability, while balancing innovation with practicality. Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews, design discussions, and continuous process improvements. Support the professional development of each team member through coaching, feedback, and growth planning. Coordinate with QA, DevOps, and Security to ensure smooth deployments and operational stability. Encourage responsible exploration of AI tools, automation, and developer productivity enhancements. Contribute to hiring and onboarding new engineers to build a diverse and capable organization. Track and report key engineering metrics related to delivery speed, quality, and operational health. Technical Skills Software Architecture & Design – Strong understanding of modular, scalable, and maintainable system design. Development Lifecycle Management – Experience with Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, testing frameworks, and release processes. Programming Experience – Skilled in backend, frontend, or full‑stack development. Language-agnostic. Cloud Infrastructure – Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and containerization. Data & Analytics Tools – Basic proficiency with SQL, dashboards, or data‑driven decision‑making for engineering metrics. AI and Automation Tools – Interest in leveraging AI‑powered developer tools, automation frameworks, and productivity enhancers. Interpersonal Skills Leadership & Team Development – Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate engineers while upholding accountability. Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Effective coordination with Product, Design, QA, Operations, and other business partners. Strategic Thinking – Ability to balance long‑term technical direction with near‑term delivery goals. Adaptability & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating shifting priorities, changing contexts, and evolving technologies. Curiosity & Learning Mindset – Demonstrates proactive interest in emerging technologies, especially AI and automation. Ownership & Accountability – Takes full responsibility for outcomes, not just output. Qualifications Professional Background 6+ years of software engineering experience. 2+ years in a leadership or technical management role. Experience in SaaS, fintech, or high‑growth startup environments is preferred. Demonstrated success delivering production systems, improving engineering processes, and mentoring developers. Education / Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Agile or cloud‑related certifications are a plus. All roles are on‑site only. Only English resumes will be considered. Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico . #J-18808-Ljbffr