Engineering Manager

Wagepoint is a small-but-mighty fintech on a mission to make payroll simple (and maybe even delightful). Our online software takes care of the “ugh” stuff — like wage calculations and tax reporting — so 30,000+ small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers across North America can get back to doing literally anything else. Since 2012, we’ve been making payroll magic happen with the world’s friendliest team: always supportive, never stuffy, refreshingly human.

Who We Are:

At Wagepoint, we’re good people. Sure, maybe we’re biased. But that’s only because Wagepointers bring the best versions of ourselves to do some of the best work in our careers.

We’re an authentic team who bring our diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences and cultures together to make payroll magic. Speaking of, we “pull rabbits out of hats” for thousands of small business owners across Canada who rely on our payroll software to pay their employees and process their payroll taxes. And we’re just getting started.

We’re growing and looking for more awesome people to join our merry band of misfits. We are looking for people who share our understanding that when it comes to our commitment to our customers: we mean business. Especially given that the consequences of getting payroll wrong can sometimes be dire.

If you are the kind of person who has always wanted to make a difference and be heard at work, Wagepoint will give you plenty of opportunity to do just that.

The Role at High Level:

We’re looking for a talented Engineering Manager who doesn’t shy away from tackling hard problems and interesting (well, most times) subjects like payroll and HR technology. You’ll lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team while executing technical strategies, ensuring code quality, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. You will report directly to our Director of Engineering.

What You'll Be Expected To Own:

• Delivering end-to-end project execution from planning to release, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

• Leading and developing a high-performing team through mentorship, feedback, and regular 1:1s

• Driving the implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient engineering solutions

• Maintaining high standards for code quality, coverage, and technical documentation

• Monitoring system performance and proactively addressing optimization opportunities

• Ensuring compliance with security best practices and industry regulations

• Training your team on new technologies and fostering a knowledge-sharing culture

• Participating in hiring processes and onboarding new engineers

• Managing individual and team performance through clear goals, feedback, and growth plans

What You Bring To The Table:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership role

• Strong technical foundation in system architecture, performance optimization, and coding standards

• Experience working in agile development environments with DevOps practices

• A passion for leading people, coaching, and team building

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders

Bonus points if:

• You’ve worked in a remote environment and know how to keep distributed teams aligned and motivated

• You have experience in the fintech or payroll space

• You’re familiar with the unique needs of small businesses and how technology can help solve them

• You’ve got experience with modern cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), CI/CD, and observability tooling

What We Bring To The Table:

Impact: Roll up your sleeves and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint by shaping our workforce.

Culture: The opportunity to work with the world’s friendliest team, solving interesting problems together with an endless amount of laughter (We work hard, but we always have time for a bad joke or two).

Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - we are always, always learning with a growth oriented mindset.

Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.

Remote: The ability to work from home, forever! Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus!

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Apply now and help us build the future of Wagepoint!

About Wagepoint

Wagepoint is a simple and fast online payroll app, backed by the world's friendliest team.

The app is ideal for small businesses across North America (US & Canada) who are looking to pay their employees easily and quickly.

Next Steps:

If all the above feels right and proper, please don’t feel like you need to send us an uninspired cover letter. Just send us your updated resume and perhaps a few lines on what excites you about the job - we really want to get to know who you are, not just about how we can work together. If we believe you’re a good match, someone from our team will reach out to schedule a call.

Psssst!

Wagepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and appreciate all applicants with diverse backgrounds, races, religions, genders, identities, ages, experiences (the list goes on!). We are committed to making not only our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone, but also ensuring our recruitment process reflects that. We are a remote company, so there's no need to travel to an office for an interview, but if you require any special accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know. We are more than happy to assist!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

As part of our hiring process, AI-based tools are used to support the initial review of applications. Rest assured, our People Ops team carefully reviews all applications and makes the final decisions on candidate progression.