Experience: 12+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years managing engineering teams (including managing managers or tech leads) Education: Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Engineering, or related field Technical Capabilities Strong foundation in Java, Python, or TypeScript/JavaScript — able to review architecture, challenge designs, and make sound strategic trade-offs Experience building and operating systems in regulated financial environments (wealth management, asset management, banking, or brokerage platforms) Drives cloud infrastructure strategy (AWS preferred), CI/CD maturity, and production reliability across teams Deep understanding of data security, compliance requirements (SOC 2, SOX, GDPR), and audit expectations in financial services Champions AI/ML adoption across the engineering organization and measures its impact on velocity and quality People Management Proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining strong engineering talent at all levels Experience managing teams of 10-25 engineers across multiple squads or workstreams Skilled at performance management — sets clear expectations, gives direct feedback, manages out underperformers, and develops high-potential engineers into leads Builds psychological safety across teams while maintaining high standards for delivery and code quality Develops M3 managers and tech leads — coaches them on hiring, performance management, and team dynamics Key Differentiators Balances strategic thinking with execution — sets quarterly roadmaps and also jumps in to resolve escalated production incidents Manages through organizational change — has led teams through platform migrations, re-orgs, or shifts in engineering culture Understands the intersection of engineering and financial product delivery — translates business requirements from portfolio managers, compliance teams, or advisors into technical plans Drives cross-team initiatives — coordinates dependencies, aligns priorities, and ensures teams work effectively together Accountable for hiring pipeline health, team retention, and engineering culture at the department level Champions AI-first engineering practices and agentic delivery workflows as force multipliers for organizational productivity