This role pays more than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,000–$238,450
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$227k
versus about
$202k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About Nerd Wallet
NerdWallet is a personal finance platform that helps consumers make smarter financial decisions by comparing financial products like credit cards, loans, mortgages, insurance, and investment accounts. Industry: Financial Technology & Personal Finance
Nerd Wallet currently has
9 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$152,000–$282,000
across 9 roles with salary data.
Join NerdWallet’s Platform Engineering team as a Senior Engineering Manager and lead the modernization of foundational systems that power millions of consumer experiences. You will guide legacy system evolution into scalable, resilient platforms while fostering an environment where teams can innovate and deliver impactful solutions. Key responsibilities include driving AI-assisted development workflows, collaborating with Product Managers to execute against the roadmap, and ensuring high standards for quality and reliability. Success in this role requires proficiency in PHP or Python, GraphQL, SQL, TypeScript, and a solid understanding of security best practices. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years as an engineering team leader, with proven success in FinTech or regulated industries, particularly in large-scale content management systems and backend systems.