Cybercrime is rising, reaching record highs in 2023. According to the FBI's IC3 report total losses exceeded $12 billion. With investment fraud and BEC scams at the forefront, the message is clear: the real estate sector remains a lucrative target for cybercriminals. At CertifID, we take this threat seriously and provide a secure platform that verifies the identities of parties involved in transactions, authenticates wire transfer instructions, and detects potential fraud attempts. Our technology is designed to mitigate risks and ensure that every transaction is conducted with confidence and peace of mind.
We know we couldn’t take on this challenge without our incredible team. We have been recognized as one of the Best Startups to Work for in Austin, made the Inc. 5000 list, and won Best Culture by Purpose Jobs in 2023. We are guided by our core values and our vision of a world without wire fraud. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to meaningful impact and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing security and fighting fraud.
Are you hungry for the autonomy to do your best work and position yourself to deliver high-quality technical solutions that help our customers achieve excellent outcomes? Every employee at CertifID has an outsized impact, collaborating on projects from inception to completion, impacting thousands of customers monthly, and playing a pivotal role in product planning and strategies. If you thrive in a dynamic setting, enjoy solving real-world challenges on a large scale, and are energized by a united squad of enthusiastic and driven engineers, then this is the role for you.
The Software Engineering Manager at CertifID will push the boundaries of innovation and further our people-first values by directing the activities of one of our Software Engineering teams. This role is for a former engineer who loves expanding their reach by leading a high performing team of engineers. The candidate should be experienced in building back-end systems at scale.
How you will make your impact:
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Deeply learn our business to successfully collaborate with other groups across the company to ensure our systems are secure, resilient, and deployed with guaranteed reliability.
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software applications.
- Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and practices.
- Manage engineering team commitments and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our software solutions remain competitive
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Although not a strict requirement, candidates for this position will usually have 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering and team management
- Experience in a named role as a people leader.
- Strong technical background
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with current development methodologies and project management tools.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong collaboration and communication skills, valuing teamwork and effective knowledge sharing with technical and non-technical team members.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a knack for problem-solving and optimizing
- Bring a sense of ownership, demonstrate craftsmanship, enjoy collaboration, and have the drive to make an impact.
- Accountable to self and others, establishes trust through consistent and transparent actions.
- Proven track record as a lifelong learner, staying ahead of technological advancements and embracing new methodologies.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance
- 401k with matching and no waiting period
- Company Equity
- Wellness reimbursement of $300/year
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- 20 vacation days
- 5 sick days
- 12 company-paid holidays
- 2 mental health half-days
- No work on your birthday
Change doesn't happen overnight, and the same goes for us here at CertifID. We PROGRESS collectively and individually as we grow, abiding by our core values. Protect the Customer, Raise the Bar, Operate with Urgency, Grow with Grit, Ride the Wave, Enthusiasm Spreads, Stay Connected, Send It.
What We Do
CertifID helps to create a world without wire fraud. Started after our co-founder was hit by fraud – we’re the only company dedicated to fighting fraud for the real estate industry with an identity verification SaaS platform, insurance, and proven recovery services. CertifID helps safeguard billions of dollars every month from fraud and provides peace of mind with up to $1M in direct insurance coverage on every wire it protects.
Why Work With Us
CertifID is a mission-driven company. Everyone on the team has an important role in protecting our customers. In fact, "Protect the Customer" is the first of our core values, which helps us PROGRESS as individuals and as a team. To learn more about our core values and how they guide our day to day work, visit certifid.com/careers.
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