Head of Engineering

It’s time that payments work for merchants, not the other way around. Ansa is building a branded wallet solution to increase customer retention and unlock new growth opportunities.

Our best-in-class closed-loop-wallet as a service enables payment experiences akin to the Starbucks balance, the Clipper card, Steam Wallet, and Uber Cash.

With Ansa, our merchant partners have increased revenue over 25% and seen over 50% higher customer retention. We are convinced that we are the last piece of the puzzle in driving delightful loyalty experiences with our slick payments product.

We’re seeking a dynamic Head of Engineering to lead our growing engineering team in creating and scaling high-availability payment infrastructure and championing our core values. You’ll work hand in hand with our CTO to define and shape our product roadmap, define and champion engineering excellence, and grow our organization!

• Lead a first-class engineering team, proactively identifying and addressing gaps as we scale
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, high-performance in-person culture
• Collaborate with the CTO to set the direction for the broader eng team, balancing strategic and company scaling challenges with thoughtful long-term product & infra planning
• Own and expand recruiting efforts while maintaining a high technical bar
• Build diverse, inclusive teams and help team members grow through coaching, mentoring, and direct feedback
• Serve as a sounding board for architectural and strategic technical decisions
• Manage the day to day operations of the engineering team, unblocking progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to rapidly innovate and execute company priorities and maintain efficiency

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with significant experience in leading and scaling engineering teams during periods of high growth in early/mid-stage startups
• Have a proven track record in attracting, hiring, and nurturing top engineering talent, with 5+ years in people-management roles
• Possess deep knowledge of modern software development practices, architecture, and infrastructure, with a background in building and scaling complex, high-availability systems
• Can drive technical strategy and make informed decisions that balance immediate needs with future goals
• Propensity to act as an owner – are passionate about Ansa’s product and mission to empower merchants
• Demonstrate profound thoughtfulness around engineering culture, process, and identity
• Possess a clear and engaging communication style with a track record of navigating ambiguity, managing stakeholders, building positive relationships across a broad, diverse organization
• Based in the SF Bay Area (or willing to relocate)

• Solid understanding of payments technology - payment acquiring, processing, and schemes; mobile, online, and offline payment platforms, models, and flows
• Experience working within fintech or early-stage startups

• Bias to action, momentum is everything
• Getting it right is better than being right - we win as a team
• We collaborate efficiently
• Have an eternal learner’s mindset
• Be an owner
• Enjoy the journey and be good to each other
• We have a physical office space in the Mission – we aim to work mostly in-person but are flexible with hybrid work. We care deeply about making the office a fun and safe space to collaborate as a team and grow our team culture and identity 🙂
• Half the fun of this stage of building is the camaraderie, standing around a whiteboard, and codifying the culture together
• We provide daily team lunches 🍽️ we’re close to a lot of great food options and love trying new places as a team (Flour + water, bon nene, tartine, etc.)
• We also have monthly game nights 🎲

• Stellar health, dental, vision insurance coverage, including fertility benefits & One Medical
• Unlimited PTO + observed local holidays
• Commuter benefits and new equipment: laptop, monitor, and other tools to help you on days when you WFH
• We also offer 401(k), healthcare FSA, and dependent care FSA to fit your needs

Ansa promotes equal opportunities in employment, fostering a workplace where everyone is empowered to succeed. We value individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All eligible candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by relevant federal, state, and local laws.