Product Engineering Lead, Government

Company Overview

Promise empowers utilities and government agencies to create flexible, affordable solutions for individuals struggling with debt. Our innovative approach to payment plans and relief distribution significantly improves enrollment and recovery rates, helping individuals clear debts faster and reducing delinquencies for our partners.

We treat people facing financial difficulties with respect and dignity, providing the tools and resources they need to thrive. Our team includes experts from companies like Palantir, Google, Stripe , and esteemed government leaders.

Backed by over $50 million in funding from top investors such as 8VC, Kapor Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Howard Schultz, we've been recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022."

As the Product Engineering Lead, you will spearhead the engineering efforts for our Relief initiatives, ensuring both that the company is executing on critical business goals and that the team is building a long-term sustainable platform. Reporting to the CTO, you will establish, execute, and oversee the product strategy for these critical areas, ensuring alignment with the broader company vision. Leading a team of engineers, you will foster innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions. This role demands strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to shaping products that drive transformative outcomes.

• Develop and execute product and engineering strategies for the government product Relief and Income Verification, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall mission and goals. Success in this effort will be measured both by delivering key business objectives and the repeatability / sustainability of the technology.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.

• Establish and implement best practices in engineering processes, ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery of products.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, driving adoption to enhance product performance and customer outcomes.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing engineering teams, including strategic leadership and hands-on engineering management roles.

• Proven track record of executing technical strategies within startup environments and established technology organizations.

• Strong capability to align technical initiatives with organizational objectives, demonstrating a holistic understanding of business and engineering dynamics.

• Experience in government technology is a plus but not mandatory.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with an ability to inspire and mobilize diverse teams toward ambitious goals.

Promise is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status. Additionally, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates. Promise is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws.

Promise engages in US government contracts and restricts hiring to US persons, which includes US citizens and permanent residents (e.g., Green Card holders). Additionally, candidates must reside in the US.

Compensation Range: $204K - $265K