AVP, Engineering

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Payments team (official title: "AVP, Engineering").. This is a hands-on leadership role—approximately 60% engineering and 40% people and project management. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies high-impact opportunities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.  

Engineering Responsibilities (~60%):

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software modules and components

• Build backend systems using .NET 10, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Docker and AWS

People & Project Management Responsibilities (~40%):

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and QA professionals with empathy, trust, and a focus on individual growth

• Foster a culture that promotes sharing ideas, taking calculated risks, and learning from setbacks

• Plan, triage, and prioritize work across multiple initiatives with lifecycles ranging from two weeks to three months

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering (a mix of front-end, back-end, API, security, and other best practices), with progressive leadership or management responsibilities

• 6+ years of experience with C#, .NET Core, and the Microsoft development ecosystem deployed via AWS

• 6+ years of experience in real-time data management (SQL, NoSQL, caching)

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps disciplines (GIT or Azure Devops, Terraform, Python)

• 3+ years of experience leading, managing engineering teams and interfacing with product and business organizations

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in the financial industry (FinTech or traditional banking)

• Fully understands the business logic to drive the most relevant engineering solution

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Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $210,000.00