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Engineering Manager [AI Business Features]

Remote, Worldwide·Added 4 days ago (last checked 20 Oct)

Plata Card

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Our summary

Work mode: Remote (Worldwide)
Relocation: A relocation package
English: Required
Benefits: Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience leading engineering teams (hiring, development, performance, and delivery management)
Proven experience leading teams in AI, ML, or data-driven engineering environments; experience training models is a plus
Strong technical background with hands-on development experience and the ability to validate technical decisions independently
Experience building AI-powered, user-facing products (e.g., assistants, recommendations, or intelligent features) from concept to production, including running A/B tests
Ability to translate ambiguous business and product requirements into clear technical solutions and priorities
Strong cross-team communication skills and ability to collaborate with Product, Data, AI, and business stakeholders
English proficiency at B1 level or higher for effective collaboration with an international team

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Relocation support to one of our hubs - Cyprus, Serbia, Spain or Georgia - with assistance for the employee and their family
Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
Healthcare Coverage
Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
Vacation Policy: Annual leave and paid sick leave as per applicable policies

The role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager for AI Business Features - the team that turns business and product hypotheses into production AI features. You will lead a cross-functional engineering team, own delivery end to end, and work directly with Product, Data, and AI on scope and prioritization. The role requires enough technical depth to review architecture and challenge design decisions yourself, not through a proxy.

The team works in short cycles: hypotheses go to production, get measured, and are then scaled or dropped. Expect a broad portfolio of initiatives rather than one long-running product.

What you'll do

Lead the team across hiring, planning, task decomposition, process improvements, and cross-team collaboration
Own and drive the development of an AI-powered products from concept to production
Ensure strong team performance and reliable, on-time delivery aligned with product and business goals
Partner closely with Product, Data, and AI teams to build impactful, user-centric solutions
Tackle complex technical and product challenges while maintaining high engineering quality standards
Shape the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable backend services and integrations

About Plata Card

Plata Card is a Mexican fintech company that provides digital payment and credit solutions, primarily through a mobile app and a physical card. The company focuses on financial inclusion, offering credit products to underserved segments in Mexico. It operates with a technology-driven approach, building its own software and data infrastructure to manage risk, customer support, and product development.

In Spain, Plata Card has established a significant technology and operations hub in Madrid, where it hires for roles in engineering, data, risk, and IT support. The company's culture emphasizes automation, data-driven decision-making, and agile development. For international professionals, the Madrid office offers opportunities to work in a fast-growing fintech with a Latin American focus, often requiring Spanish language skills but also valuing diverse technical expertise.

Founded: 2018
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico
In Spain: Madrid
Website: platacard.mx

Good to know if you are moving

Plata Card's Madrid office is a key technology hub, offering roles in engineering, data, and IT, which may provide opportunities for international professionals to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.
The company focuses on financial inclusion, which can be appealing for professionals interested in impactful fintech work.
Many roles require proficiency in Spanish, but some technical positions may be open to English speakers, depending on the team.
The company uses modern tech stacks like Golang and cloud-based data warehousing, offering exposure to current technologies.
As a growing fintech, there may be opportunities for career advancement and taking on significant responsibilities early on.

In their own words

About the company & team

Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

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