Job Overview
Location
United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
May 22, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on marketing technology, driving the development of systems that power member acquisition, engagement, and retention for Dave’s financial platform.
- • Partner with Product and Marketing stakeholders to define roadmap priorities, technical direction, and execution plans for lifecycle campaigns, personalized messaging, and experimentation initiatives.
- • Guide the development of scalable, low-latency systems that support campaign automation, A/B testing, and real-time communication with millions of members.
- • Collaborate with Lead and Staff Engineers to make architecture decisions, establish engineering standards, and prioritize technical debt reduction to ensure platform sustainability.
- • Improve the performance, reliability, and SEO discoverability of Dave’s marketing website, including implementing AI-driven SEO strategies to adapt to evolving search algorithms.
- • Create a high-trust engineering environment where team members receive actionable feedback, grow their careers, and deliver high-quality work with autonomy.
- • Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term platform health by making thoughtful trade-offs that align with business goals and member experience outcomes.
- • Remove operational blockers, streamline team processes, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Product, and Marketing teams.
- • Contribute technically through code reviews, architectural guidance, and hands-on problem solving when needed to unblock progress or uphold quality standards.
- • Use metrics and operational insights to inform decisions around product quality, engineering health, and system reliability across marketing technology initiatives.
- • Shape technical strategy and team culture in a fast-growing fintech environment where priorities evolve based on data, member behavior, and experimental results.
- • Build systems that directly influence how millions of Americans discover, understand, and engage with Dave’s financial products, including its flagship ExtraCash offering and upcoming BNPL product.
- • Foster a culture of shared accountability, transparent communication, and sustainable execution — prioritizing long-term system integrity over short-term heroics.
- • Operate with high autonomy in a virtual-first environment, influencing strategy while working closely with senior leaders across Engineering, Product, and Marketing.
🎯 Requirements
- • 6+ years of software engineering experience
- • 1.5+ years of engineering management experience
- • Experience building highly available, scalable, and low-latency systems
- • Strong technical judgment and ability to guide architecture discussions across larger initiatives
- • Experience hiring, developing, and supporting high-performing engineering teams
- • Ability to engage in both technical and business discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
🏖️ Benefits
- • Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend
- • Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
- • Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
- • 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
- • Financial advisor and financial wellness support
- • Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
- • All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout the year
Skills & Technologies
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
MySQL
Remote
About Dave Inc.
Dave is a financial technology company that offers a mobile application designed to help users manage their finances. Its core services include early access to paychecks, overdraft protection, and budgeting tools, aiming to reduce financial stress and avoid costly bank fees. The company partners with employers to provide financial wellness benefits to their employees. Dave operates in the fintech industry, focusing on consumer banking and financial management solutions through a subscription-based model and interchange fees.
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