Head of Engineering, Banking (Israel)

Why join usBrex empowers the next generation of businesses with an integrated corporate card and spend management software. We make it easy for our customers to manage every aspect of spending and empower their employees to make better financial decisions from anywhere they live or work. Brex proudly serves tens of thousands of growing businesses, from early-stage startups to enterprise leaders.Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.Engineering at BrexThe Engineering team includes Software, Security, Data and IT, and is responsible for building innovative products and infrastructure for Brex and our customers. We believe that engineers should accelerate the business through technology, and collaborate across multiple teams to accomplish that. Teams are autonomous, filled with inclusive individuals, eager to learn, teach, and constantly improve how things work. The software we build today is the foundation for dozens of Brex systems in the future, so engineers have a strong sense of ownership and accountability and take pride in their craft.How You’ll Make An ImpactAs the Head of Engineering, Banking at Brex, based at our Israeli site, your primary focus will be on leading the global engineering efforts within our Banking domain. Banking is one of the core pillars of Brex, and it plays a central role in our mission.In this role, you'll be pivotal in three key areas: developing banking products for startups, expanding upmarket, and bolstering our global capabilities. Your leadership in these strategic domains will shape Brex's future in the banking domain.Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the engineering strategy for Brex's banking domain, aligning it with the company's overall business objectives and vision.
• Technical Excellence: Maintain a strong focus on technical excellence, quality, and best practices in software development, ensuring the delivery of reliable and scalable software.
• Team Management: Build and nurture a high-performing, global engineering team. Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities to team members.
• Product Development: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional global teams to drive the development of innovative products.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Foster collaboration between engineering and other departments, such as product management, data science, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

• Global Team Leadership: Significant prior experience in successfully leading global engineering teams is a must. We're looking for someone who knows how to guide and inspire teams across borders and time zones.
• Customer-Oriented Business Acumen in the Fintech Domain: A deep involvement in the business side with a strong customer-oriented approach is crucial. Understanding the technical challenges in large-scale fintech systems (banking, payments, fraud, etc) and the needs of our customers is key to our success.
• Technical Proficiency: A strong technical foundation and expertise are essential. We're seeking someone who not only understands the tech landscape but can also dive deep into technical details when needed.
• Fast-Paced Environment: A passion for working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is highly valued. Our industry moves quickly, and adaptability is key to staying ahead.

• Prior experience across Europe, including hiring and managing teams, is a significant advantage.