Engineering Manager

Accounting software hasn’t fundamentally changed in decades. The tools professional accountants rely on were built for a world of manual entry, static reporting, and single-client workflows. We think that’s broken and we’re fixing it.

Puzzle rebuilt the general ledger from the ground up for how modern accounting firms actually operate: high-volume, multi-client, real-time, API-connected. We’re building financial infrastructure that professionals can trust, and then extending it with automation, reporting, and intelligent workflows that meaningfully change how firms operate.

Now we’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can both lead and build.

This is not a “hands-off” management role. We want someone close to the code, someone who can dive into architecture discussions, review complex PRs, unblock engineers technically, and contribute directly when needed. The exact coding-to-management ratio may evolve based on your strengths and the team’s needs, but technical credibility is non-negotiable.

The Opportunity

Puzzle is an early stage company where leverage matters more than headcount. The right engineering leader won’t just ensure delivery- they’ll boost the velocity, clarity, output, and ambition of the entire team.

You’ll work cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data, and GTM to turn ambiguous problems into crisp strategy and high-impact execution. This role is about more than shipping, it’s about shaping what we build and why. You’ll bring technical insight into roadmap decisions early, not react to them late, translating complexity into focused, high-output engineering work.

You’ll set a high bar for ownership and accountability while creating an environment where strong engineers can do the best work of their careers.

Which team you lead will depend on your strengths and where you can create the most leverage. You might manage core infrastructure, customer-facing product engineering, or fintech integrations. We align the team to the leader, not the other way around.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers with clear expectations and a consistently high bar

• Hire exceptional talent and partner with recruiting to design rigorous, high-signal interview processes that increase talent density

• Coach engineers on career growth, scope expansion, and technical depth

• Stay close to the code- contributing to architecture, design, and implementation when needed

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive technical strategy- balancing speed, scalability, and correctness

• Build a strong partnership with Product, shaping roadmap decisions and clarifying tradeoffs early

• Increase engineering velocity through better systems, prioritization, and AI-enabled developer workflows

• Identify and remove technical and organizational bottlenecks

• Hold cross-functional partners accountable while maintaining strong, high-trust relationships

• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and thoughtful execution

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience building and shipping production software

• 2+ years of engineering management experience in a B2B SaaS environment

• Strong track record of hiring and developing high-performing engineers

• Experience building structured, high-quality interview processes

• Technically credible and comfortable in a player-coach role

• Demonstrated ability to increase team output without proportionally increasing headcount

• Strong architectural judgment across backend and/or product systems

• Deep partnership experience with Product and PMs

• Comfortable bringing structure to ambiguous problems

• Deep familiarity with modern developer workflows, including practical use of AI-assisted development tools

• High ownership mindset with a bias toward impact

• Fintech experience is a plus

What’s in it for you?

Join Puzzle Financial at a pivotal growth stage where you'll help redefine and reimagine how companies handle their financials while building your career in a flexible, remote-first environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, work with innovative founders, and develop valuable expertise at the intersection of modern accounting and fintech.

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at Puzzle:

• Competitive compensation

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans

• 10 observed holidays and a flexible PTO policy so you can recharge

• $1000 home office budget to get you set up for success

• $2400 co-working budget for face time with your colleagues

• $600 learning and development budget

• 401K so you can save for your future

• And much more

*Visa Sponsorship Notice: Puzzle does not provide visa sponsorship for new hires at this time. We can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada without requiring new visa sponsorship or transfer of an existing visa.

Candidates should be currently residing in the U.S. or Canada to be eligible for this position. If hired, you will be required to present proof of work authorization. This employer is a participant of the E-Verify program.

Puzzle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law