Software Engineering Manager
Beyond Finance
Remote · Chicago, IL · $170k–$210k a year · Posted October 5, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
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Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $190,000 a year. Across 30 open software engineering manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $202,000 to $274,000 and the median is $230,500. That is 18% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future.
While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Own technical direction and backend architecture for supporting creditor negotiations
Prototype new architecture and patterns, and lead the technical projects that strengthen the platform
Regularly code review and demonstrate technical leadership over the systems well enough to give good guidance on designs and tradeoffs
Partner with product management, QA and SDETs, and other engineering teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver the pod's roadmap
Weigh in on the feasibility, cost, and risk of product decisions, and giving alternatives when there's a better path
Lead a high-performing team: mentor engineers, staff them on projects that deliver results while growing their skills, and keep the engineering bar high
Set and model best practices for code quality, testing, reliability, and scalability, with particular care for data integrity across external integrations and sensitive financial data
What We Look For
3+ years of experience managing engineering teams
5+ years of experience building and deploying scalable applications in the cloud
Experience with Ruby on Rails.
Expertise in scoping large projects and initiatives into small iterations for release
Clear and efficient communication skills
Mentorship skills and the ability to give well-crafted constructive feedback
Experience in a startup environment is not required but preferred
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The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus.
Base Salary Range $170,000 — $210,000 USD
Why Join Us?
While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
401(k) matching program
Merit advancement opportunities
Career development & training
And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.
Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.