Software Development Manager
SALT Lending helps users access cash by using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as collateral for loans without requiring credit checks.
About SALT Lending
SALT Lending helps cryptocurrency holders access liquidity by using their digital assets as collateral for fiat or stablecoin loans. Users can borrow funds without selling their holdings, credit checks, or prepayment penalties. The platform offers flexible terms and automated collateral protection features. In 2022, the platform briefly paused operations due to FTX exposure but resumed lending in early 2023.
Skills
About the Role
You will lead delivery of the core lending platform while managing and mentoring a team of engineers. You will define technical strategy, guide architecture and development practices, ensure reliability and security, and deliver integrations and new capabilities. You will work with stakeholders to turn business needs into technical solutions, timelines, and compliant production software. You will also assess AI-assisted tools and AI/ML use cases for fintech while maintaining appropriate security and compliance controls.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in engineering management.
- Proven experience in financial services, lending, or fintech platforms.
- Experience building and scaling production systems for high-volume financial transactions.
- History of delivering complex software projects on time and recruiting and retaining talent.
- Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, Python, or TypeScript.
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and AWS.
- Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and caching solutions.
- Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
- Strong security knowledge for financial and blockchain applications.
- Working knowledge of crypto assets, blockchain technology, smart contracts, custody solutions, lending mechanics, AML/KYC regulations, and DeFi.
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, agentic development tools, LLMs, AI agents, and fintech AI use cases.
Responsibilities
- Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
- Define and enforce coding standards, security practices, and development workflows.
- Ensure platform reliability through monitoring, alerting, and incident management.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and timelines with stakeholders.
- Drive technical debt remediation and continuous delivery of new capabilities.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party services, including custodians, KYC providers, and data feeds.
- Manage and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers.
- Drive the development roadmap for platform features, integrations, and enhancements.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software that meets business and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee platform architecture for scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Architect microservices, API layers, and event-driven components.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and observability frameworks.
- Evaluate and adopt agentic coding frameworks and AI-assisted development tools.
- Identify AI/ML opportunities for risk assessment, automation, and customer experiences.
- Prototype AI-driven features while maintaining compliance and security controls.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with options for the company to pay 100% of monthly premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options.
- Virtual health options.
- 24/7 employee assistance program.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 11 paid company holidays.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Company stock options.
