Manager, Software Engineering - Identity Platform

Marqeta

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$174,700–$218,400 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $210k
This role $197k
$139k most similar roles pay here $271k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $173,912–$245,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $210k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Marqeta

Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides open API technology for businesses to create, issue, and manage customized payment cards, powering payment programs for fintech companies and enterprises. Industry: Financial Technology & Card Issuing

Marqeta currently has 17 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $158,550–$198,200 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Software Engineering - Identity Platform

Manager, Software Engineering - Identity Platform joins the Risk, Fraud and Disputes pod to lead the design, development, and execution of the Identity Platform. This role involves building and operating systems that manage the full KYC lifecycle, including CIP verification, CDD, and continuous risk monitoring, while handling KYB, sanction screening, and Red Flag rules under AML/BSA regulations. The manager will oversee a high-performing engineering team to drive AI-first automation, reduce manual review rates, and ensure system reliability. Key technical requirements include expertise in backend systems, Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Airflow for batch and event-driven ETL pipelines. The role addresses complex identity and compliance scenarios by creating an extensible platform capable of navigating diverse regulatory frameworks and ensuring accurate, timely verification across various jurisdictions to maintain trust with both customers and regulators.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of the company's Identity Platform.
  • Manage the full KYC lifecycle including CIP verification, CDD, and continuous risk monitoring.
  • Build and operate systems to enforce AML/BSA requirements such as sanction screening and Red Flag rules.
  • Drive AI-first automation to reduce manual review rates for KYC/KYB decisioning.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team to improve velocity and system reliability.
  • Act as the technical lead in customer and regulatory escalations to resolve complex compliance scenarios.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to shape the platform roadmap and identity verification strategy.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 8 to 10+ years of experience in engineering.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience managing senior and staff engineers.
  • Requires deep backend engineering expertise to lead architecture, performance, and design trade-offs.
  • Must possess breadth across the stack including Java/Spring Boot for APIs and Python/Airflow for ETL pipelines.
  • Must demonstrate an AI-first mindset to drive automation and reduce manual review rates.
  • Must have experience in operational excellence, incident management, and maintaining high standards for system reliability.
  • Must be able to communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders like customers and compliance officers.
  • Preferred experience includes knowledge of identity verification, AML/BSA compliance, and fintech payment operations.

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