Entrata
Director of Engineering, Payments
Lehi, Utah · Director
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$278kDetected 77 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role
- Recognized by the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame and the Utah Business Fast 50, Entrata fosters a culture of radical transparency and entrepreneurial energy.
- Access to 401(k) or similar retirement plans with employer matching for eligible employees, ensuring long-term financial security.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and scale software engineering teams building and operating Entrata's core payment processing platforms, money movement infrastructure, and financial tech stack.
- Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Product leadership to architect and maintain systems that strictly align with FinCEN Money Services Business (MSB) regulations and state-level Money Transmitter License (MTL) requirements.
- Oversee the technical roadmap for payment gateways, fund holding/escrow architectures, double-entry ledgering, ACH, card processing, and real-time settlement platforms designed to securely move customer funds.
- Maintain high standards for platform availability, latency, scalability, fault tolerance, and security across all money movement services.
- Coach and develop engineering managers, staff engineers, and software teams, driving an engineering culture of technical rigor, accountability, and innovation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams in payments or FinTech.
- Deep technical expertise in core payment architecture, card networks, ACH pipelines, ledger systems, reconciliation engines, and fund settlement workflows.
- Strong knowledge of security, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks governing financial applications (PCI-DSS Level 1, SOC 2, FinCEN rules, state banking department requirements).
- Proven track record leading high-availability, mission-critical systems handling large-scale financial transaction volumes.
- Ensure engineering platforms adhere to federal/state audit standards, automated AML/KYC workflows, transaction monitoring, PCI-DSS compliance, and reporting controls required for holding and transferring funds.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (BS/MS) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in SaaS payment systems, PropTech, or complex multi-party B2B2C payment ecosystems.
- Background in cloud-native platforms (AWS) and modernizing legacy payment services into scalable microservices architectures.
- AI & Operational Fluency
- AI Integration: Proactively leverages company-approved GenAI tools to automate routine tasks and accelerate high-value deliverables.
- Strategic Oversight: Functions as the "Human-in-the-Loop," taking full accountability for auditing AI outputs for factual accuracy, brand alignment, and the removal of hallucinations.
- Data Governance: Adheres strictly to AI security protocols, ensuring no proprietary or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data is exposed to unauthorized models.
- Prompt Competency: Demonstrates the ability to craft clear, context-rich prompts to achieve consistent, high-quality results across various business domains.
Skills
- Since 2003, Entrata has evolved from a visionary, student-led startup into a global leader in AI-driven property management technology.
Compensation
- Bi-annual swag drops for employees Currently, Entrata hires in Arizona, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois for Exempt roles and Arizona, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Texa
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including fertility benefits, available for eligible employees and their families.
- HSA/FSA options and employer-paid disability benefits provided for eligible employees.
- Exclusive Previ cell phone plan and discounts on services or local business partnerships for additional employee benefits.
- Flexible and transparent culture with remote and hybrid work options, generous vacation time, and frequent company recharge days for work-life balance.
Company info
- With a proven track record of sustained growth and a global team of more than 2,200 employees, we offer the rare combination of established stability and high-velocity innovation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other app
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