AeroPay

Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL
Python API
Description

Engineering Manager, Pay

Location: Aeropay HQ

Department: Engineering

Location Type: HYBRID

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Reports to: Head of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt

About Us:

Aeropay is a financial technology company modernizing money movement with pay by bank solutions. Headquartered in Chicago and backed by leading investors, Aeropay enables businesses to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails. Powering online checkouts, in-store transactions and embedded payments, Aeropay’s flexible APIs and integrations are built on a secure and scalable infrastructure with compliance at the core. In industries where risk mitigation and user experience matter most, our platform gives our partners a faster, safer and more intuitive way to pay.

Aeropay is redefining what it means to pay—and get paid—by bank.

Position Overview:

The Senior Engineering Manager is a vital leadership role at Aeropay, responsible for leading a high-performing engineering team to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions. This position requires a strong technical foundation, a passion for innovation, and a people-first approach to management. The Senior Engineering Manager will drive the execution of technical roadmaps, foster a culture of engineering excellence, and collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in product and design to ensure technical decisions align with Aeropay’s business growth and customer needs. This role offers the opportunity to mentor talented engineers, influence our technical architecture, and make a significant impact on the company’s technical direction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team: Manage and mentor a dedicated engineering team, overseeing hiring, career development and performance management to foster individual and collective growth
  • Drive technical execution: Oversee the implementation of scalable, reliable and maintainable software systems, ensuring the team delivers high-quality code that meets Aeropay’s standards
  • Collaborate across functions: Partner closely with Product Management and Design to translate business requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and specifications
  • Foster engineering excellence: Champion best practices in code quality, automated testing and system reliability, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the team
  • Project and delivery management: Manage project timelines, resource allocation and sprint cycles to ensure the team consistently meets product milestones and business objectives
  • Promote a collaborative culture: Build an inclusive and transparent environment at Aeropay that encourages innovation, open communication and accountability
  • Troubleshoot and guide: Act as a technical advisor and escalation point for the team, leveraging deep system understanding to help resolve complex technical challenges
  • Contribute to technical strategy: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to help shape the technical roadmap and strategy for the team’s domain

Qualifications:

  • At least 8 years of relevant experience in software engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in a formal people management role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field is preferred
  • Strong experience in managing and coaching software engineers, with a track record of building healthy, productive team environments
  • Solid understanding of modern software development practices, architectural patterns and at least one major programming language (e.g. Python)
  • Deep familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the ability to optimize processes for efficiency and quality
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical trade-offs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of the broader engineering leadership team

Compensation & Benefits:

  • This role is expected to be in office at Aeropay’s Chicago HQ a minimum of three days per week prior to 4/6/26 and then Monday through Thursday following 4/6/26
  • Benefits Offered:
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
    • Flexible PTO
    • 401(k) Employer Match
    • Maternity/Paternity Leave

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Aeropay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation and the overall success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, parental status, genetic history, political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate.
AeroPay
AeroPay

0 applies

0 views

There are more than 50,000 engineering jobs:

Subscribe to membership and unlock all jobs

Engineering Jobs

60,000+ jobs from 4,500+ well-funded companies

Updated Daily

New jobs are added every day as companies post them

Refined Search

Use filters like skill, location, etc to narrow results

Become a member

🥳🥳🥳 452 happy customers and counting...

Overall, over 80% of customers chose to renew their subscriptions after the initial sign-up.

To try it out

For active job seekers

For those who are passive looking

Cancel anytime

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We prioritize job seekers as our customers, unlike bigger job sites, by charging a small fee to provide them with curated access to the best companies and up-to-date jobs. This focus allows us to deliver a more personalized and effective job search experience.
  • We've got over 200,000 jobs from 15,000+ vetted companies. No fake or sleazy jobs here!
  • We aggregate jobs from 15,000+ companies' career pages, so you can be sure that you're getting the most up-to-date and relevant jobs.
  • We're the only job board *for* software engineers, *by* software engineers… in case you needed a reminder! We add thousands of new jobs daily and offer powerful search filters just for you. 🛠️
  • Every single hour! We add 2,000-3,000 new jobs daily, so you'll always have fresh opportunities. 🚀
  • Typically, job searches take 3-6 months. EchoJobs helps you spend more time applying and less time hunting. 🎯
  • Check daily! We're always updating with new jobs. Set up job alerts for even quicker access. 📅

What Fellow Engineers Say