Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Payments
At FuturHealth, we're on a mission to create a product where every individual feels inspired and empowered to confidently take charge of their wellbeing. We believe in and are dedicated to offering personalized and holistic approaches to combat health concerns.
Operating at the intersection of health and technology, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including telemedicine, personalized nutrition plans, medication delivery, and insurance solutions. We believe that wellbeing is deeply personal, and the path to becoming the best version of yourself is paved with progress, not perfection. Our central focus is on utilizing scientifically-proven prescriptions and telehealth initiatives to tackle obesity head-on.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically sophisticated Senior Manager, Software Engineering for Payments to lead the development of our next-generation payment routing infrastructure. This role is mission-critical to our growth and profitability, responsible for designing and deploying machine learning-powered payment routing systems that optimize for authorization success and transaction cost efficiency.
You’ll partner deeply with Data Science, Product, Finance, and Compliance to deliver intelligent, real-time payment solutions that directly influence revenue and margin performance. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in building scalable, low-latency systems, with experience in payments, financial infrastructure, or fintech platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and scale an ML-driven payment routing platform capable of real-time transaction decision-making.
- Lead a high-performing engineering team through project planning, execution, and iteration.
- Collaborate with Data Scientists to integrate and refine model-based feedback loops for continuous system learning and improvement.
- Partner with Product and Finance to ensure solutions optimize both customer experience and processing cost.
- Own the reliability, scalability, and compliance posture of our payment infrastructure.
- Set and enforce technical standards for payment systems design, observability, and system resiliency.
- Deliver against measurable impact metrics, including increased payment success rates and reduced refund-related losses.
Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of backend software engineering experience, plus 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record building low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems.
- Prior experience with payments infrastructure (e.g., payment gateways, acquirers, orchestration platforms, etc.).
- Familiarity with machine learning applications in production environments is a strong plus.
- Deep understanding of transaction risk, payment rails, and regulatory compliance in payments.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with data and finance teams.
The pay range for this role is $210,000 - 234,000. We offer a competitive salary package and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
Additional Company Info
Founded by a team with a proven track record of delivering exceptional experiences to over 25 million consumers, they began by revolutionizing personalized nutrition through an intuitive mobile app that adapts meal plans to individual metabolisms and preferences. With seamless integrations with food services and a thriving community of like-minded individuals, the formation of FuturHealth began to further empower people on their health journey.
Securing Series Seed Funding in December 2023, FuturHealth is backed by Corazon Capital, Oversubscribed Ventures, and InterAlpen Partners. We achieved remarkable 40X growth in 2024 and are proud to be maintaining this impressive momentum. We are currently seeking visionary people to join us in our journey to revolutionize healthcare and empower individuals to lead healthier lives. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and driving innovation in the health and wellness and technology space, we invite you to explore opportunities and be a part of the future of healthcare.
What we can offer:
- Flexibility and Balance:
- Fully remote work policy, Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 13 Company Holidays plus Floating Holiday flexibility for added personal convenience! Paid Parental Leave (US Only)
- Comprehensive Total Rewards (US Only): Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Retirement (401k).
- Wellness Support (US Only): Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Exclusive Perks (US Only):
- Partnerships: SmartSpend discounts, SoFi financial tools, One Medical care, and Rightway healthcare navigation.
- Pet Insurance: Affordable plans for your furry friends.
- Commuter Benefits (State Specific): Simplify daily travel.
- Tools to Thrive:
- New hire swag and company equipment (laptop, software) for a seamless start.
- Authentic startup exposure with opportunities to make a tangible impact.
- A culture built on autonomy, accountability, and results-driven success.
Note: Benefits and compensation listed may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Futurhealth.
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