Director of Solutions Engineering, DriveWealth
$180-200k
Range applicable to most US states
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Cloud-based, API-driven brokerage infrastructure
Open for applications
Cloud-based, API-driven brokerage infrastructure
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$180-200k
Range applicable to most US states
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make investing accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on the implementation or building of external APIs
- 5+ years of experience leading and scaling technical pre-sales or solution engineering teams
- Proficiency in full stack development, with working knowledge of cloud-based platform tools such as AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform
- Proficiency in implementing event-based programs, working with tools such as Apache Kafka and AWS SQS
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management abilities with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple partner engagements concurrently
- Proven problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to ensuring client success and satisfaction
- Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while taking ownership of client relationships
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can deliver results under pressure
- You are driven by a passion for partner success and business growth
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Solutions Engineering to play a pivotal role in DriveWealth's growth and expansion by leading the API integration of new partners, educating on new products, and identifying processes that can be automated to optimize team and partner efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Solutions Engineering organization
- Partner with Sales and Growth teams to align technical solutions with business goals
- Define and implement best practices, playbooks, and metrics to measure team effectiveness
- Identify and implement process improvements that maximize time efficiency for DriveWealth employees and partners. Leverage prior experience to quickly identify and implement improvements in ServiceNow, Github, and other flows
- Define and document repeatable processes, ensuring operational efficiency and scalability while maintaining a keen eye for detail and quality assurance
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, finance, product, technology, and operations, to develop cohesive strategies that prioritize partner success and drive revenue growth
- Align closely with partners who will be integrating DriveWealths API. Use your robust programming knowledge to provide education, project management, and architecture support while maintaining positive partner relationships
- Establish a culture of mutual accountability between the Relationship Management team and partners. Advocate for their needs and marshal resources to support them while aligning with DriveWealth's overarching vision
- Use your debugging skills to identify pain points and reported bugs by partners while suggesting and introducing changes to our product team
Our take
Robo-advisory products and fractional share trading have expanded the investment industry's reach, attracting a broader audience than ever before. This shift has necessitated a redesign of the fintech industry's infrastructure to support the growing demand for accessible and efficient investment options.
DriveWealth plays a pivotal role in this transformation by developing APIs that serve over 100 global fintechs, challenger banks, and digital wallets. Its infrastructure enables seamless robo-advisory services and fractional share trading, giving retail investors access to the US markets and offering innovative stock reward programs. Among its partners are notable companies like Revolut, MoneyLion, and Hemista.
As the company continues to grow, it remains focused on scaling its business by enhancing its technology stack, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and expanding its team. And is well on its way to its ultimate goal of providing tools that empower companies to create investment products that are both accessible and convenient for everyone.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2021
$450m
SERIES D
Oct 2020
$56.7m
SERIES C
Total funding: $552.8m
Company benefits
- Health & wellness packages: We’ve built our benefits offering as a holistic package. We provide multiple health insurance carrier options and plans (medical, dental, vision) with access to HSA and/or FSA tax savings tools. We also provide income protection including life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, as well as extended coverage resources such as fertility benefits and mental wellness resources
- Vacation & time off: To build a successful organization, employees need time away to rest and recharge, so we provide paid time off including paid holidays and unlimited vacation time. We also strongly believe in work-life balance and, therefore, offer fully remote and hybrid work positions based on role requirements
- Professional developmnet: We believe one of the greatest contributions we can make is investing in our employees’ professional development. Therefore, we offer financial support toward continuing education courses, academic coursework, professional conferences, earning professional certifications, and membership fees to professional organizations
Company HQ
Colgate Center, Jersey City, NJ
Leadership
Robert S. Cortright
(Founder)Co-founded FX Solutions (acquired by Francisco Partners) in 2001 and served as CEo for 9 years. They also co-founded En-to-End Technology Projects in 2008.
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