Engineering Manager

At Lendbuzz , we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. While our core operations are based in the United States , we are excited to be setting up our presence in Argentina as we continue to grow globally. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking - and we’re looking forward to building a strong local team in Argentina to support our mission. Lendbuzz is expanding its global engineering presence with a new hub in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and we are hiring our first local engineering leader. As an Engineering Manager & Site Lead , you will play a dual role: Engineering Leadership: Hire and guide a team of engineers to design, build, and deliver critical functionality for Lendbuzz’s platform, applying best-in-class architectural and development practices. Site Leadership: Scale the Buenos Aires office, establish foundational engineering processes, and shape a high-performance, collaborative culture. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who can contribute directly to complex systems while mentoring and motivating a growing team. You will help define processes, standards, and culture for a new engineering site and set the foundation for long‑term growth. Growth Opportunity As the Buenos Aires office expands, this role will evolve to oversee multiple teams and functions. You will help shape the strategic direction of Lendbuzz’s engineering presence in Argentina and become a key contributor to our global technology leadership , with opportunities for senior leadership and broad organizational impact as the site scales through 2026 and beyond. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high‑quality, scalable software. Contribute hands‑on to development as part of your regular responsibilities. Maintain engineering best practices and align with global technical standards. Product & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and global teams to deliver features and platform enhancements. Guide the team through planning, execution, and continuous improvement. Ensure reliable production operations with DevOps/SRE collaboration. Site Leadership & Organizational Excellence: Build a high‑performance, inclusive culture in the Buenos Aires office. Recruit, hire, and grow a multi‑functional engineering team. Collaborate with U.S. leadership on strategy, growth, and long‑term site development. Key Requirements 7–10 years of software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS or fintech, with 2–3 years in engineering management or team leadership Strong hands‑on technical expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js (REST APIs, microservices), Ruby/Python/SQL, and DevOps fundamentals (Linux, Bash, Docker, CI/CD) Experience working with distributed, cross‑border teams, with strong skills in debugging, optimization, and unit/integration testing Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers, with excellent communication and organizational skills Fluency in English (written and verbal) to collaborate effectively with U.S. teams Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience working in mid‑sized companies (approx. 300–1,000 employees); mobile app development experience is a plus Nice‑to‑Have Prior experience launching or scaling a new engineering office or building a team from the ground up Background in fintech, automotive, lending, or financial‑services platforms Strong network within the Buenos Aires tech talent market We believe Diversity is a competitive advantage. We celebrate our differences, and we are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds. Compassion is a strength. We care about our customers and look to build long‑term relationships with them. Simplicity is a key feature. We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible. Honesty and transparency are non‑negotiable. We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions. Financial opportunity belongs to everyone. We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity. If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr