Engineering Manager

Who you are

• You have a track record of leading and developing software engineering teams, fostering a culture grounded in ownership and collaboration
• You enjoy coaching engineers through technical mentorship, regular feedback, and career development
• You have a strong software engineering background building large-scale, distributed systems in Java or similar backend technologies
• You are comfortably jumping into architecture reviews, unblocking technical hurdles, or guiding code reviews when your team faces complex, high-priority releases
• You enjoy leading technical discussions, facilitating architectural decisions, and balancing engineering quality with business priorities coming from Product Managers
• You thrive in cross-functional, globally distributed settings and adapt your communication thoughtfully across regions and cultures
• Experience building payment systems or working within the cards payments ecosystem (e.g. authorisation, routing, card schemes, issuer/acquirer integrations) is highly desirable and considered a big plus
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams
• 7+ years of experience in software development in a fast paced tech environment
• Don't check every single box? We still encourage you to apply! At Adyen, we value diverse perspectives

What the job involves

• As an Engineering Manager based in Chicago, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for building the leading Card Payments platform in NORAM
• Your mission is to drive the evolution of Adyen’s credit card platform across the region: engineering scalable, resilient, and high-performance payment capabilities that process critical transactions for top-tier merchants at scale
• You'll work closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams to deliver core functionality across the Card Payments domain (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
• As a people leader, you will champion an inclusive environment, coach engineers through continuous growth, and shape technical direction within one of Adyen's primary payment domains
• Authoring Adyen's Credit Card Payments strategy in NORAM, balancing product delivery with long-term platform scalability, resilience, and maintainability
• Lead by example, by setting the right context, and by helping teammates do their best work
• Coach and mentor a diverse team of software engineers, prioritizing psychological safety, clear feedback, and long-term career growth
• Foster a high-performing engineering culture built on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Partner closely with Product Managers to translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions
• Guide architectural discussions, champion high engineering standards, and empower engineers to own technical solutions end-to-end

The application process

• Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role

Benefits

• Global exchange program
• Weekly happy hour
• Delicious healthy lunches
• Phantom share package
• Yearly trip to Amsterdam
• Paid holidays
• Work from home opportunities