• Own day-to-day leadership and operational management of a 16-person nearshore Data Engineering execution pod • Drive delivery accountability across engineering squads, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable implementations • Manage sprint planning, execution, and delivery coordination across distributed nearshore teams • Lead daily standups and establish strong communication rhythms that effectively bridge timezone and cross-functional collaboration gaps • Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practices, development standards, and quality controls • Oversee onboarding, ramp-up, and ongoing enablement of nearshore contractors and engineering resources • Establish and manage AI-assisted development governance • Track and improve engineering delivery metrics • Partner closely with architects, product stakeholders, and client leadership to ensure successful execution against business priorities

Role Description We’re looking for an API Engineering Manager to lead one of our API teams responsible for building and maintaining the services that power Brightwell’s payment platform. Your team owns core services that enable cross-border payments and partner-facing integrations that connect our platform to the broader financial ecosystem. You’ll guide your team to deliver reliable, high-performance APIs while driving improvements in architecture, developer experience, and engineering practices. This is a hands-on manager role with a true 50/50 split: - Half your time writing and reviewing C#/.NET code. - Half leading your team and shaping the process. This is a remote position open to candidates currently residing in FL, GA, IL, or TX. Atlanta-area candidates will work hybrid (2 days/week in office at The Battery). All other candidates will work fully remote, with quarterly travel to Atlanta required. What You’ll Do - Hands-On Technical Work (50%): - Write, review, and ship production C# and .NET code daily. - Lead the adoption of AI-assisted development workflows (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.). - Own the technical direction for your team’s domain within Brightwell’s API platform. - Drive API architecture decisions including patterns for versioning, error handling, authentication, and scalability. - Lead incident response and resolution for critical API and integration issues. - Dive deep into the product with the team to gain a thorough understanding of the platform and the underlying technology. - People & Process Management (50%): - Lead a team of 4 engineers developing API solutions in C#, ASP.NET Core, and Azure. - Partner with Product and other Engineering Managers to align priorities and coordinate dependencies. - Conduct 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development planning. - Identify and implement improvements in engineering processes, tools, and architecture. - Grow your team’s capabilities through hands-on mentoring, code-level coaching, and clear engineering standards. Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including hands-on coding experience and architectural design. - 2+ years of experience managing distributed software engineering teams. - Strong C# and .NET experience, including ASP.NET Core Web APIs. - Experience with relational databases and Entity Framework (PostgreSQL or equivalent). - Strong Azure experience (Functions, Queues, Event Hub, Service Bus, App Services, and related services). - Proven ability to deliver complex projects spanning months of development. - Experience coaching and mentoring individuals at various levels of experience. - Comfortable moving between a 1-on-1 conversation and a pull request review. - Experience leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to Have - Fintech or regulated industry experience (SOC 2, PCI, cross-border payments). - Experience designing and maintaining partner-facing APIs and integration patterns. - Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems. - CI/CD expertise with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar. Benefits - A role where you actually code. - A peer EM structure that gives you a real partner. - A team that’s already leaning into AI-assisted development. - Direct access to engineering leadership and real input into platform strategy. - Remote work with benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, and PTO. What Success Looks Like - First 30 days: You’ve shipped your first PR, built context on the platform and codebase, and started building trust with your team. - First 90 days: You own your team’s roadmap and have identified the highest-leverage improvements. - First year: API reliability and developer experience are measurably better. Why Work Here - Real Ownership & Impact: Take charge of your work with full autonomy. - Entrepreneurial Spirit: We welcome bold thinkers who are passionate about driving change. - Growth & Development: We invest in your career with professional development support. - Flexible & Collaborative Team: Enjoy a remote-friendly environment and a tight-knit team. - Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with match, and more. Brightwell is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Role Description We are conducting a research study to understand the dynamics of public discourse in the digital age. Your informed perspectives on the interplay between technology and public discussions are crucial for developing responsible digital platforms and ensuring digital tools serve societal interests effectively. Share your unique insights in a guided, one-on-one video conversation. During your 15-minute session, we will explore how information is disseminated and discussed, and gather your perspectives on nuanced interactions within these environments. Your candid feedback is invaluable in helping us improve how digital resources are designed to support fair and balanced communication, influencing the future of how society interacts with information. Qualifications - Individuals interested in the intersection of technology and society - People with informed perspectives on public affairs and current events - Those who regularly follow societal discussions - An eagerness to contribute to discussions about responsible technology Requirements - Participate in a structured video interview - Share thoughtful opinions on current events and societal topics - Provide constructive feedback regarding digital interactions - Engage actively in the discussion Compensation - Compensation for the interview ranges from USD 28.00-40.00. Company Description Terac is building the world's largest pool of vetted human experts for AI. Researchers, AI labs, and product teams use Terac to recruit, screen, and pay study participants across industries, languages, and skill sets. Learn more at terac.com or on YouTube at @jointerac .

• Define and execute the engineering strategy across frontend, backend, data, and infrastructure, setting a high bar for engineering culture, delivery, and operational excellence • Hire, develop, and retain exceptional engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement • Collaborate closely with the CPO and Product team to translate roadmap priorities into reliable, scalable delivery, bringing an opinionated technical voice to product strategy • Own the technical architecture of a multi-tenant SaaS platform handling large-scale research data pipelines, survey infrastructure, and analytics delivery • Ensure the platform meets enterprise-grade SLA, security, and data privacy requirements (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001), leading incident response culture and processes • Manage the engineering budget, headcount planning, and vendor relationships to optimise cost, velocity, and quality across the organisation • Participate in cross-departmental projects and in senior leadership meetings, representing engineering externally with customers, partners, investors, and prospective hires