Remote Engineering Manager – Dasher Financials Platform & Banking Solutions Leadership (Full‑Stack, Backend & Mobile)

Join Workwarp’s Visionary Team – Build the Financial Future of Millions of Dashers

Workwarp is on a relentless mission to empower the gig economy by redefining how independent workers receive, manage, and grow their money. As a rapidly expanding technology and logistics leader, we partner with DoorDash to create seamless, instant‑payment experiences for the ~2.5 million active Dashers who power the nation’s on‑demand deliveries. Our Dasher Financials suite, anchored by the award‑winning DasherDirect banking app, is already delivering hundreds of millions of dollars in savings and financial flexibility. Now, we are looking for a dynamic, hands‑on Engineering Manager who will lead the next generation of financial products, bring bold ideas to life, and mentor a world‑class engineering team—all from the comfort of a fully remote workspace.

Why This Role Is a Game‑Changer for Your Career

Imagine steering the technical destiny of a platform that touches millions of lives every day. As the Engineering Manager for Dasher Financials, you will:

• Own the end‑to‑end roadmap for a suite of banking, payments, and savings products that fuel the economic engine of the gig workforce.
• Lead, coach, and scale a high‑performing group of 8+ backend, web, and mobile engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Partner directly with Product Management, Design, Data Science, and Operations to translate ambitious business goals into reliable, secure, and scalable software.
• Shape architectural decisions, champion best‑in‑class engineering practices, and drive performance optimizations across distributed systems.
• Play a pivotal role in hiring, talent development, and building a diverse, equitable team that reflects the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities – What Your Day‑to‑Day Looks Like

Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Execution

• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to define a clear, measurable product vision and quarterly OKRs.
• Translate strategic priorities into detailed engineering plans, sprint backlogs, and delivery milestones.
• Monitor progress, remove blockers, and ensure the team consistently exceeds quality and speed targets.

People Management & Team Development

• Provide one‑on‑one mentorship, career coaching, and performance feedback for each engineer.
• Design and lead technical learning sessions, code reviews, and architecture deep‑dives.
• Champion a psychologically safe environment where curiosity, dissent, and experimentation are celebrated.
• Oversee recruitment, interview processes, and onboarding to continuously grow a diverse talent pool.

Technical Excellence & Architecture

• Drive the design of highly available, low‑latency microservices that power real‑time payments and banking features.
• Ensure rigorous security, compliance (PCI‑DSS, GDPR, CCPA), and data‑privacy standards across all services.
• Lead initiatives for scalability, observability, and automated testing to maintain system health at massive scale.
• Stay current with emerging technologies (e.g., event‑driven architectures, serverless, Rust, Kotlin) and assess their fit for the product.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

• Partner with Product Managers to refine user stories, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize features.
• Facilitate regular demos, retrospectives, and stakeholder updates that surface insights and celebrate wins.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for non‑technical partners, executives, and external partners.

Essential Qualifications – What You Must Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 2 years of proven people‑management experience leading full‑stack teams (backend, web, and mobile) of at least 5 engineers.
• Technical Depth: 8+ years of professional software development experience in fast‑paced, product‑centric environments.
• System Design Expertise: Demonstrated success designing, building, and scaling distributed systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
• Hands‑On Coding Ability: Comfortable writing production‑level code, reviewing pull requests, and diving into debugging sessions when needed.
• Product Intuition: Ability to balance technical trade‑offs with business impact, delivering customer‑centric solutions on time.
• Growth Mindset & Humility: Eager to learn, open to feedback, and willing to roll up sleeves to solve the toughest problems.
• Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguity, can pivot quickly, and guides the team through rapid change.

Preferred Qualifications – Nice‑to‑Have Extras

• Experience with financial services, payments, or banking platforms (e.g., ACH, card issuance, instant‑pay APIs).
• Knowledge of cloud native ecosystems (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with modern mobile frameworks (Swift, Kotlin, React Native) and CI/CD pipelines for mobile releases.
• Track record of championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within engineering teams.
• Past involvement in open‑source projects or community technical talks.

Core Skills & Competencies for Success

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture, set long‑term technical direction, and align teams around shared goals.
• Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external partners.
• Empathy & Coaching: Genuine interest in developing people, understanding their motivations, and fostering career growth.
• Analytical Problem‑Solving: Data‑driven decision‑making, root‑cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Agile Methodologies: Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks, with an emphasis on continuous delivery.
• Security Mindset: Proactive approach to threat modeling, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance requirements.

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At Workwarp, your development is as important as the products you ship. As an Engineering Manager on a high‑visibility platform, you will have access to:

• Leadership development programs, including executive coaching and sponsorship for senior‑level roles.
• Technical mastery tracks that fund certifications, conferences (e.g., QCon, AWS re:Invent), and hands‑on labs.
• Cross‑functional rotation opportunities to gain exposure to product, data, and business strategy.
• Mentorship circles with senior engineering leaders across DoorDash’s global tech organization.
• Influence over company‑wide architecture standards, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technology pilots.

Work Environment & Culture – What It’s Like to Be Part of Workwarp

We believe great work happens when people feel respected, valued, and inspired. Our remote‑first culture is built on four pillars:

• Inclusivity: We actively recruit and support talent from all backgrounds, ensuring every voice has a seat at the table.
• Collaboration: Virtual “whiteboard” sessions, regular team‑wide demos, and asynchronous communication tools keep us aligned across time zones.
• Innovation: Dedicated “innovation days” encourage engineers to prototype bold ideas, experiment with new tech stacks, and bring fresh perspectives to product roadmaps.
• Well‑being: Flexible schedules, a generous paid‑time‑off policy, mental‑health resources, and a stipend for home‑office ergonomics support a balanced life.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits – What We Offer

We recognize that exceptional talent deserves a rewarding package. While exact figures vary by location and experience, our total‑compensation philosophy includes:

• Competitive Base Salary: Ranges from $171,600 – $252,400 USD, calibrated to market benchmarks and individual expertise.
• Equity Grants: Stock options or RSUs that align your success with the company’s long‑term growth.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match to help you build a secure future.
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave: Generous vacation policy, paid parental leave, and family‑forming assistance.
• Wellness Programs: Mental‑health counseling, wellness expense reimbursement, and access to virtual fitness classes.
• Professional Development Stipend: Funding for courses, certifications, books, and conference attendance.
• Remote‑Work Support: Home‑office stipend, high‑speed internet reimbursement, and equipment provisioning.
• Community & Volunteer Opportunities: Paid volunteer days and company‑wide initiatives focused on social impact.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives converge. We are steadfast in building a workforce that mirrors the global communities we serve. This means:

• Actively recruiting candidates of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and experiences.
• Providing equitable growth pathways, mentorship programs, and resource groups for underrepresented employees.
• Upholding a zero‑tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and bias of any form.
• Complying with Fair Chance hiring ordinances and offering reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply – Take the Next Step Toward Impactful Leadership

If you are excited to lead a mission‑critical engineering organization, empower millions of gig‑workers, and grow your career at a company that values people as much as product, we want to hear from you. Click the link below to submit your application, and let’s build the financial future together.

Apply Now – Shape the Future of Dasher Financials