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SALT is the pioneer of crypto-backed lending and offers crypto-focused financial services for individuals and businesses. Our mission is to build products that increase access to financial opportunities and give people more control over their ability to generate wealth long term. Committed to fostering adoption of blockchain technology, we’re working to bridge cryptocurrency with traditional finance. With an emphasis on security and customer service, we provide the technology, infrastructure, and tools that make it easy for crypto holders, businesses, banks, and governments across the globe to participate in the blockchain economy.

SALT operates a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the issuance of consumer and commercial asset-backed loans secured with cryptocurrency. The platform is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Salt Blockchain Inc. SALT is a remote first organization with a dynamic workforce. For more information, please visit saltlending.com. We are passionate about what we do and seek others that are excited to be in this cutting-edge space!

Role’s Objective

We are looking for a Software Development Manager who will own the delivery of our core Salt Lending platform project while also contributing to broader development initiatives across the company. In this hybrid role, you’ll manage a dedicated project team, define technical strategy, and foster rapid innovation by integrating AI and cutting‑edge fintech practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, security practices, and best‑in‑class development workflows.
• Ensure platform reliability (99.9%+ uptime) through monitoring, alerting, and incident management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and timelines.
• Drive technical debt remediation alongside continuous delivery of new capabilities.
• Evaluate and integrate third‑party services (custodians, KYC providers, data feeds).

What You Will Own

• Manage and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers focused on the Salt Lending platform.
• Drive the development roadmap for new features, integrations, and platform enhancements.
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software that meets both business and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture centered on innovation, quality, and continuous learning.
• Partner closely with Product, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

2. Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Oversee the evolution of our lending platform architecture for scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Enforce best‑in‑class security practices for handling customer crypto assets and financial data.
• Architect microservices, API layers, and event‑driven components that integrate blockchain protocols, custodial solutions, and traditional banking systems.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and observability frameworks to maintain platform stability amid rapid feature development.
• Evaluate and adopt agentic coding frameworks and AI‑assisted development tools.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML for risk assessment, process automation, and enhanced customer experiences.
• Prototype AI‑driven features while ensuring compliance and security controls remain intact.
• Stay abreast of AI/ML and fintech trends, guiding the team on the practical adoption of emerging technologies.

Requirements

• 8+ years in software development, with at least 3 years in engineering management.
• Proven track record in financial services, lending, or fintech platforms.
• Hands‑on experience building and scaling production systems that handle high‑volume financial transactions.
• History of on‑time delivery of complex software projects and successful talent recruitment and retention.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in modern languages (Rust, C/C++, Python, TypeScript preferred).
• Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS).
• Familiarity with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL), messaging systems (Kafka), and caching solutions.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong security mindset—especially for financial and blockchain applications.

Domain Knowledge

• Working knowledge of crypto assets, blockchain technology, and smart contracts (ERC‑20 focus).
• Understanding of custodial vs. self‑custody solutions and lending mechanics (LTV, collateral, margin calls).
• Awareness of AML/KYC regulations and DeFi vs. centralized lending paradigms.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and agentic development tools.
• Insight into how LLMs and AI agents can accelerate development workflows.
• Knowledge of AI use cases in fintech (credit scoring, fraud detection, risk modeling).

Preferred Candidate Experience

• You’ve led engineering teams in highly regulated financial environments.
• You balance rapid innovation with the stability and security required for financial systems.
• You’re passionate about democratizing crypto and building accessible financial products.
• You’ve worked with real‑time market data and automated decision engines.
• You have hands‑on experience with custody solutions and securing digital assets.

Why Join SALT?

• Work Remotely: no commute/traffic, enjoy more flexibility and improved work/life balance, live where you want anywhere and work where you want.
• Health Insurance & Benefits: medical, dental and vision health insurance with options for the company to pay 100% of the monthly premiums for employees and all their eligible dependents, health care and dependent care flexible spending account options, virtual health options, robust 24/7 employee assistance program, and company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 11 company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off.
• Company Equity: receive grant of company stock options – build and share in our success!
• Great Culture: partner with an engaged, collaborative team

Location/Type: This is a remote, full‑time position that reports to Chief Technology OfficerSalary Range: $150,000 – $180,000, depending on experience.