Head of Engineering, Copilot Money
$230-260k
+ Equity
2+ days a week in office
Money tracking app
Open for applications
Money tracking app
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$230-260k
+ Equity
2+ days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help customers reclaim their data from the banks.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with around 4 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven experience managing cross-functional and multi-location teams
- Background in consumer product development, preferably in high-scale mobile or fintech apps
- Deep understanding of software development best practices across frontend and backend, with a clear perspective on how to maintain engineering rigor and expert oversight in an AI-accelerated environment
- Passion for building simple, elegant solutions to complex technical and human challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Based in New York City or able to commute to our NYC office at least twice a week
Desirable
- Experience in a startup or high-growth environment, ideally at the Series A/B/C stage
- Exposure to or familiarity with our tech stack: Node.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Swift, React
- Experience leading teams in an AI-assisted environment, with a focus on leveraging LLMs to accelerate development cycles without sacrificing system reliability or security
- Experience scaling engineering processes and teams
- Previous involvement in recruiting, hiring, and team design at a strategic level
- Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and data-driven product iteration
What the job involves
- Copilot is looking for a Head of Engineering to partner closely with our CTO and lead the day-to-day management of our entire Engineering team
- This includes our talented iOS, Web, and Backend engineers across our New York City and Santiago, Chile offices
- As we continue scaling our app across platforms, we’re looking for a strong engineering leader who can ensure our engineering organization continues to deliver a best-in-class product while evolving our development practices to embrace AI-assisted engineering
- You will help us maintain the high velocity and collaborative culture that have defined our success to date
- Support and develop engineering managers and team leads across iOS, Web, and Backend. Set clear goals, ensure strong execution, and build a high-performing, collaborative team
- Drive the adoption of AI-native engineering workflows (like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Cursor) to amplify the team's output while maintaining strict standards for code quality and architectural integrity
- Help scale our engineering processes, including cycle planning, prioritization, hiring, and internal communication
- Partner with Product, Design, and Operations teams to align on company goals and ensure efficient, transparent roadmapping and delivery
- Work closely with our CTO and Staff Engineers to shape and refine our technical strategy, architecture, and platform investments
- Champion a strong engineering culture rooted in trust, inclusion, and autonomy, where AI is used to automate repetitive tasks, allowing our engineers to focus on complex problem solving and technical excellence
Our take
Nowadays, despite the vast number of personal finance apps, many do not meet the evolving needs of consumers. Even when they are received well, they can struggle to make money - which is what led to the closing down of the popular Mint app by Intuit.
Following the downfall of Mint, Copilot recognised the market gap and embarked on a mission to provide users with a solution. Its offering focuses on analysis, allowing users to make informed financial decisions by distilling complex financial data into actionable insights.
Learning from the mistakes of free-to-use personal finance apps, Copilot charges a monthly fee, and impressively achieved profitability in 2023. With a solid foundation of venture capital, the company is primed to develop new features, including AI-driven insights and Android compatibility, further cementing its position as a leader in the personal finance app market.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Mar 2024
$6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $6m
Company benefits
- Equity in the company
- Health, dental & vision Insurance (company pays 100% premium for employee)
- 401k matching up to 4%
- Home office setup, and monthly Internet reimbursement (up to $80/month)
- Wellness reimbursement ($100/month)
- 4 weeks of PTO (after 2 years in the company you get 5 extra vacation days, and 5 more after 4 years)
- Annual company retreats
- Annual week-long rotations between the US and Chile
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Leadership
Andrés Ugarte
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Senior Software Engineer at Google, YouTube and Vouch.
Gabriel Diéguez Franzani
(Co-Founder & CTO)Currently a Lecturer at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Previously a Software Engineer/Project Manager at Magnet SPA and an Android Developer at Hadza.
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