Senior Engineering Manager, Platform Engineering

NerdWallet

2d•$160,000 - $294,000•Remote

About The Position

At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions, and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. NerdWallet’s Platform Engineering teams build and operate the foundational systems that power experiences for millions of consumers. These teams own our centralized product data platform, publishing and click-tracking infrastructure, partner ingestion pipelines, GraphQL gateway operations, and high-traffic headless CMS ecosystem. Their work ensures fast, reliable, secure, and high-performing experiences across NerdWallet’s web and mobile products. As AI continues to reshape how software is built and operated, we’re evolving how our engineering teams work. Our Platform Engineering organization is investing in AI-assisted development workflows, intelligent automation, and modern operational practices that improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, and strengthen engineering quality at scale. We’re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager, Platform Engineering to lead engineering teams through this next phase of modernization and growth. This role is ideal for a leader who is energized by transformation, excited to leverage AI to improve engineering effectiveness, and passionate about building high-performing, collaborative teams. You’ll guide the evolution of legacy systems into scalable, resilient platforms while helping shape the future of engineering practices at NerdWallet. You’ll partner closely with Product and cross-functional stakeholders to drive execution, improve operational excellence, and create an environment where teams can move quickly, experiment thoughtfully, and deliver meaningful impact for consumers. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, people leadership, and the ability to balance innovation with reliability, security, and long-term maintainability. You’ll mentor engineers, support thoughtful decision-making, and help foster a culture grounded in ownership, continuous learning, collaboration, and informed risk-taking. This role reports to the Director, Engineering.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
5+ years of experience as the people manager of an engineering team
Proven experience delivering production software in a complex, fast-paced environment within FinTech or regulated industries
Proven success owning and leading large-scale content management systems and headless architectures (our current platform is built on WordPress)
Proven success leading large scale backend systems
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices
Solid technical foundation with experience designing and building scalable, reliable, and secure systems
Proficient in either PHP or Python, GraphQL, SQL, and TypeScript
Working knowledge of security best practices, data privacy, and compliance considerations in financial systems
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support engineers at varying levels through clear, actionable feedback
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical partners
Experience balancing delivery commitments with technical quality and long-term maintainability
Experience in developing scalable web applications with SEO in mind
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects at scale and on time
A passion for mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and creating inclusive, high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop an engineering team responsible for NerdWallet’s platform systems, including the Content Platform, CMS, and Product Data Platform
Drive the evolution of engineering workflows through thoughtful adoption of AI-assisted development practices, automation, and operational tooling
Partner with Product Managers and other cross-functional stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and execute against the product roadmap
Champion process improvements that increase engineering velocity, efficiency, and developer experience while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability
Drive consistent execution of software development best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence
Contribute to and guide technical and architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements
Balance platform evolution (e.g., headless CMS, APIs, content workflows) with stability for high-traffic, mission critical systems
Manage sprint planning, project timelines, and delivery commitments, ensuring predictable and high-quality execution
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges, escalating and addressing them proactively
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and psychological safety
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for engineers at varying levels
Ensure systems owned by the team meet availability, performance, and security standards

Benefits

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
401K with 4% company match
Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums