Senior Engineering Manager, Activation

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 focused on building the systems and product experiences that power customer activation at Brex, including onboarding, account setup, verifications, integrations, and implementation workflows that help customers realize value quickly. This role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence, technical leadership, and a deep passion for delivering frictionless, AI-enhanced customer journeys. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader with experience scaling user-facing onboarding systems, delivering high-quality product experiences, and partnering deeply across Product, Design, Operations, and GTM teams.

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 driving business and product strategies, championing a seamless, intuitive, and efficient onboarding and implementation experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, Operations, and Sales to define priorities and deliver delightful customer activation experiences.
• Leverage AI to reimagine and automate onboarding and implementation workflows, improving speed, personalization, and operational leverage.
• Drive execution of the Activation roadmap, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of systems and features that help customers activate and realize value.
• Lead and manage multiple teams of engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and establishing strong technical direction.
• Build systems that integrate identity verification, KYC and compliance workflows, customer data ingestion, and implementation tooling in a scalable and reliable manner.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, technical architecture, and product quality.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and customer obsession across 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 leading full-stack engineering teams delivering end-to-end product experiences.
• Demonstrated track record of shipping customer-facing features across multiple release cycles.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading multiple technical teams in a high-growth environment.
• Regularly works with cross-functional partners (e.g. Product, Design, Operations, Sales) and excels in driving alignment across stakeholders.
• Experience building systems related to onboarding, implementation, identity, workflow automation, customer lifecycle products, or other customer facing experiences.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to evaluate impact, measure funnel performance, and optimize activation metrics.
• Track record building AI-powered product experiences, including LLM-driven automation and personalization.

Bonus points

• Experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, Hex, or similar.
• You have started your own technology venture or were an early technical founder/employee. We value entrepreneurial spirit & scrappiness!
• You are a champion for the customer and constantly put yourself in their shoes to create intuitive, frictionless experiences.

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.