Dir Software Engineering

Job title: Dir Software Engineering in USA at HealthEquity Company: HealthEquity Job description: OverviewHow you can make a differenceThe Director of Software Engineering - FinTech leads the development and delivery of financial systems, including payments, account servicing, KYC/KYB, fraud detection, and lending platforms. This leadership role advises executive management and provides high-level consulting to influence business initiatives.What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams delivering financial systems, including payments, account servicing, KYC/KYB, fraud detection, and lending platforms
• Define and drive the technical strategy, architecture, and operational plans for FinTech engineering in alignment with enterprise goals
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for compliance with PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, SOX, GLBA, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Implement enterprise-grade engineering processes, including SDLC governance, CI/CD, security by design, and operational resilience best practices
• Partner closely with InfoSec, Legal, and Risk teams to proactively manage risk, privacy, and regulatory compliance across platforms
• Own key engineering KPIs for system availability, scalability, delivery velocity, quality, and security
• Drive modernization initiatives for cloud migration, microservices architecture, and API-first development
• Act as a key engineering voice with senior leadership to influence product, technology, and investment priorities

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of software engineering experience. Extensive experience with cloud-native technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure), distributed systems, and high-volume transaction platforms
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on leadership experience specifically building and operating FinTech systems (payments, lending, fraud, identity, compliance)

• Strong expertise with highly regulated environments and external audit requirements (PCI, SOC 2, SOX)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to lead globally distributed engineering teams within large, matrixed organizations
• Experience in enterprise B2B2C financial ecosystems or embedded finance platforms, preferred
• Exposure to data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and secure software development practices (SSDLC), preferred

#LI-RemoteThis is a remote position.Salary Range$185,000.00 To $215,500.00 / yearBenefits & PerksThe actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision

• HSA contribution and match

• Dependent care FSA match

• Uncapped paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) match

• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs

• Ongoing education & tuition assistance

• Gym and fitness reimbursement

• Wellness program incentives

Why work with HealthEquityWhy work with HealthEquityHealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. Click to learn more.You belong at HealthEquity!HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity – you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity’s applicant disability accommodation, drug-free-workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our .HealthEquity uses Microsoft Copilot to transcribe screening interviews between candidates and their direct Talent Partner for note taking and interview summaries. By scheduling a screening interview with us, you consent to Microsoft Copilot’s AI technology recording and transcribing your interview with your Talent Partner. This information will be reviewed for accuracy and then used by HealthEquity to summarize the interview, ensure accuracy, and facilitate our hiring process. We take privacy seriously. You have the option to opt out. If you wish to opt out of this Microsoft Copilot transcription, please notify your Talent Partner in advance of the interview. If we do not receive an opt-out request from you, we will assume that you consent to the use of Microsoft Copilot.HealthEquity is committed to your privacy as an applicant for employment. For information on our privacy policies and practices, please visit . Expected salary: $185000 - 215500 per year Location: USA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job