Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Payments Platform

BILL

San Jose, CA

Full Time

Senior

209k-262k

24 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Innovate with purpose At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. We're creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters. Working here means being part of a vision-driven team that values purpose, drive, and curiosity, thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We build high performing teams and foster inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person's unique skills and experiences. The Payments Team plays a mission-critical role in moving over $140B+ annually across various payment methods, serving as the backbone and revenue driver for BILL. We offer a work environment that values work-life balance, career growth, innovation, and solving meaningful challenges in fintech.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of engineers in achieving a high level of technical excellence and stability
Deliver new end-to-end capabilities for platform product build and delivery
Lead the team to try out ideas and learn fast through rapid experimentation
Work with team architects, product managers, and other engineering managers to deliver capabilities
Manage and develop processes to help the team do their best work and interface effectively with the rest of BILL
Develop engineers through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Work with Talent Acquisition to hire engineers and interns, participate in university recruiting and other events
Maintain high standards for operational excellence and engineering rigor
Serve as the scrum master for the team’s deliverables, taking ownership from design through development and production support
Review plans, code, and provide technical guidance to engineers
Contribute to plans, progress, and outcomes at monthly reviews and company meetings

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or Engineering
10+ years overall software development experience
At least 2+ years in a management role
Experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams, advocating for the long-term platform approach
Experience leading teams of engineers in a SaaS environment
Ability to drive decisions supporting tech efficiencies and trade-offs
Track record for delivering platform products
Experience with advanced or cutting-edge technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Serverless Architectures, AI/ML frameworks, Cloud Services)
Experience leading engineers through complex problem-solving in large-scale distributed systems, performance optimization, and high-availability systems
Experience building payment platforms

Nice to Have

Experience with payment platform development

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science or Engineering

Benefits & Perks

100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
HSA & FSA accounts
Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11+ observed holidays and wellness days, flexible time off
Employee Stock Purchase Program with discounts
Wellness & Fitness initiatives
Employee recognition and referral programs

Working at BILL

BILL is committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. We believe our best ideas come from the diverse stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

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