Senior Engineering Manager, Risk Management

Engineering

Engineering at Brex is about building systems that scale with speed and intention. Our teams span Software, Data, Security, and IT, and operate with high autonomy and deep collaboration. We tackle hard technical problems, own our outcomes, and push for excellence at every level - from architecture to deployment. It's an environment where engineering is a craft, and builders become leaders.

What you'll do

You will lead an engineering group responsible for developing and maintaining credit, fraud, and compliance risk systems and product experiences at Brex. This role involves strategic planning, team management, technical guidance, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader with a strong background in building scalable and robust software solutions.

Where you'll work

This role will be based in our San Francisco office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of two coordinated days in the office per week, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting February 2, 2026, we will require three days per week in office - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work!

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the business and product strategies of Brex's credit, fraud, and compliance risk management suite, championing a balanced, customer first mindset.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional partners in Credit, Fraud, Compliance, Operations, and Legal to define product features and priorities.
• Leverage AI to reimagine what's possible within Risk Management.
• Drive the execution of the Risk Management roadmap, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Lead and manage multiple teams of engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and providing technical leadership and vision.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical background and understanding of software development principles.
• Expertise in leading multiple fullstack engineering teams focused on end-to-end product development, with a track record of shipping customer-facing features across several release cycles.
• 3+ years leading multiple engineering teams that are strategically related.
• Regularly works with XFN partners (e.g. Compliance, Fraud, Credit, Operations) and excels in driving alignment across numerous stakeholders.
• Experience as an engineering leader in the risk domain or with building data products.
• Data-first mindset with the ability to work with impact analyses and trade-offs related to credit and fraud levers.

Bonus points

• Experience building and maintaining ML Infrastructure.
• Experience with Hex, Snowflake, and Retool.
• You have started your own technology venture or were a foundational engineering member of an early-stage start up. We value entrepreneurial spirit & scrappiness!
• You are a champion for the customer and constantly put yourself in the shoes of your users, and strive to create an intuitive and delightful experience.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $300,000 - $375,000. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate's location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.