Engineering Manager - Risk

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - Risk in the United States.

This role provides the opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on risk management and operational security. You will drive impact by shaping technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the platform remains secure and resilient in a rapidly changing environment. Collaborating closely with product, data, and engineering teams, you will oversee the development of innovative solutions to mitigate payment, content, and account risks. This position blends hands-on technical leadership with team management, empowering you to influence both architecture and organizational culture while fostering career growth for your team. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with a strong technical background, a passion for AI/ML-driven solutions, and a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and career development.
• Oversee design and architectural decisions for risk-related platform components, including content moderation, fraud detection, and account security.
• Collaborate with product, data, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative risk mitigation strategies.
• Promote a sustainable, healthy, and inclusive work environment, emphasizing creativity, problem-solving, and high-quality delivery.
• Ensure engineering solutions are resilient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Advocate for the adoption of AI/ML technologies, rapid prototyping, and experimentation within risk systems.
• Manage remote and distributed teams effectively, maintaining high communication and coordination standards.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of engineering leadership experience and 3+ years of technical experience building web products.
• Proven ability to grow and lead diverse, high-functioning technical teams through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Strong technical background, with experience in AI/ML, rapid prototyping, and experimentation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (preferably AWS) and DevOps practices for autonomous team ownership of mission-critical infrastructure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Comfortable driving teams in fast-paced, experimental, and agile environments.
• Bonus: Experience with content moderation, fraud detection, distributed teams, live events, or global cross-team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($141,600—$254,900 USD) with potential participation in incentive programs (equity, annual bonus, commission).
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs.
• Remote-friendly work environment with global support resources.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and leadership growth.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives, including wellness allowances and flexible scheduling.
• Participation in employee resource groups (ERGs) and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
• Paid time off and unique perks such as Modern Health and company-wide events.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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