Engineering Manager, Platform

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Base pay range

$160,000.00 / yr - $190,000.00 / yr

About Us Forage is building the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. Our technology enables grocers, delivery platforms, and point-of-sale systems to seamlessly accept EBT payments both online and in-store. Beyond infrastructure, we’re helping SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets every week, making healthy food more affordable and accessible to the 42 million Americans on food assistance.

Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast-growing startup with a clear vision and real-world impact, feeding tens of thousands of families daily. Our team is made up of kind, driven individuals who take ownership, move quickly, and collaborate closely. We value humility, curiosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

We’re not just building payments infrastructure — we’re helping feed tens of thousands of families each day, and transforming grocery access for millions more.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Platform team, which is responsible for building and scaling the core infrastructure that powers our product. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership and operational excellence. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations of the team, set the technical direction for platform initiatives, and ensure that our core product is built on a strong, scalable foundation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering management experience, ideally leading platform, infrastructure, or core services teams.
• Strong technical background in building distributed systems, APIs, or core platform services.
• Proven ability to manage team operations—capacity planning, process improvements, and delivery tracking.
• Skilled in mentoring engineers and fostering a healthy team culture.
• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business perspectives.
• Startup mindset : you’re resourceful, adaptable, and thrive in fast-moving environments.

Bonus Points

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

Technical Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Our Offer

Forage is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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