Engineering Manager

Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market-leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard-to-reach customers. We’re a fast-growing marketplace business looking for exceptional Engineering Managers who will lead and scale our product engineering teams, helping shape the future of our consumer-focused fintech platform.

As a Sr. Engineering Manager you will manage a team of 5+ engineers, driving the development of consumer-focused fintech and marketplace products while partnering closely with product, data, and engineering leadership. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to scale engineering teams in both startup and larger tech environments. You will play a key role in shaping our engineering culture, mentoring your team, and delivering high-quality software that powers the future of trucking payments.

Expectations (In this role, you will):

• Drive the delivery of high-quality features for our mobile and web platforms, with a focus on consumer fintech and marketplace products.

• Recruit, retain, and develop top-tier engineering talent as we continue to grow.

• Lead and mentor a team of 5+ engineers across multiple levels, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.

• Partner closely with the Director of Data Insights and Engineering, Head of Product, and Head of Engineering to set technical vision, roadmap priorities, and team objectives.

• Ensure engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and monitoring, are adopted and maintained across teams.

• Balance short-term product delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability of our Ruby on Rails, Python, and Go systems.

• Cultivate a strong engineering culture rooted in collaboration, ownership, and customer obsession.

Experience (What we look for):

• 5+ years of engineering management experience, ideally leading product engineering teams with 5–10 direct reports.

• Experience building distributed systems in a startup environment.

• Hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, plus exposure to Python or Go.

• Background in consumer mobile applications and consumer fintech or marketplace products.

• Experience scaling back end engineering teams in both startup and larger tech company environments.

• Strong technical leadership skills with a proven track record of delivering complex projects end-to-end.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional partners, including Product, Data, and Design.

• A mentor and coach who thrives in building high-performing teams and cultivating a positive engineering culture.

If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every bullet point.

Our Stack:

• Backend/API: Ruby on Rails

• Database: PostgreSQL

• iOS: Native (Swift)

• Android: Native (Kotlin)

• Hosted on: AWS

Work Location & Hybrid Policy

This role is based in the Bay Area, with a hybrid work model requiring in-office collaboration at our Palo Alto office. We believe in the value of in-person connection to drive innovation and teamwork while maintaining flexibility.

To support our team, we offer:

✔ Commuter benefits to ease your travel
✔ Lunches and snacks to keep you fueled
✔ A collaborative, high-growth environment where you’ll work closely with top talent

Perks and Benefits (What we offer):

• Competitive salary and multiple benefit options

• Responsible Time Off

• 401(k) matching

• Opportunities and support for major career growth

The salary range for this role is $215,000 - $255,000. This information reflects a base salary range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation. This position may also be eligible for additional incentives such as equity awards or short-term incentives. Our benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and flexible PTO.

Company overview (Who we are):

Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top-tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, Affirm, and Brex.

Here are the core values that we believe in and look for in new teammates:

• Be Customer Obsessed: We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do

• Make it Count: Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work

• Find a Way: Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates

• Sweat the Details: We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail

• Be Curious: Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what’s possible