Manager, Engineering
About The Position
At LendingClub, we’re on a mission to empower our members on their journey to financial health. As a Manager, Engineering, you’ll play a key leadership role in building and scaling the platforms that power that mission. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers to deliver high-performing, reliable, and scalable systems that support millions of borrowers and investors. This role calls for a leader who combines deep technical expertise in Java with a collaborative, coaching-oriented management style. You’ll guide your team through complex challenges and foster continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or people management role
- Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams , driving accountability, performance, and innovation
- Expert-level proficiency in Java and experience building distributed systems
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles such as SOA, microservices, and MVC
- Solid experience with Agile development , including Scrum and continuous delivery practices
- Familiarity with data modeling, SQL , and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA, or similar)
- Commitment to testing and quality , including TDD and automated testing frameworks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills , with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of engineers to design, build, and deliver scalable services that power LendingClub’s core lending platforms
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Architecture, and Operations teams to define priorities, roadmaps, and success metrics
- Drive execution of projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring delivery excellence, velocity, and quality
- Contribute technically by reviewing code, setting standards, and occasionally contributing hands-on code for key components
- Foster continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and agile practices to enhance team efficiency
- Mentor and coach engineers, providing guidance on technical design, career development, and growth opportunities
- Partner with nearshore/offshore teams to scale engineering capacity and improve execution efficiency
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
- 401(k) match
- health and wellness programs
- flexible time off policies for salaried employees
- up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
