Engineering Manager (Subscriptions) at Paddle

Ever thought about the magic behind your favorite recurring services? Subscriptions power much of the modern digital economy, and managing them flawlessly is incredibly complex. Imagine building and leading the core engine for thousands of software businesses globally, ensuring their revenue streams flow smoothly and their customers remain happy. That's exactly the opportunity awaiting you at Paddle. We're not just processing payments; we're redefining how digital product companies handle their entire payment infrastructure. Forget the fragmented, painful stack; we act as their Merchant of Record, taking on 100% of that burden. It's faster, safer, cheaper, and fundamentally better for everyone involved. This role places you right at the heart of that innovation, empowering our customers with the essential tools to master the full subscription lifecycle.

Overview

Paddle offers a revolutionary approach to payment infrastructure for digital product companies. We eliminate the complexity of payments by serving as a Merchant of Record for our customers, managing everything from tax compliance in 245 territories to global payouts across multiple currencies. Our solution is robust, secure, and designed to accelerate growth for over 6000 software sellers worldwide. We are backed by significant investors including KKR and FTV Capital. As an Engineering Manager on our Subscriptions team, you will lead the development of our flagship product at the very core of Paddle's recurring revenue engine. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, inviting talent from any corner of the globe to join our innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of psychological safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineering teams to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Paddle's subscription management platform.
Drive the execution of complex projects from conception through deployment, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality software solutions.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of critical subscription systems that process millions of payments globally.
Contribute to the overall engineering strategy and best practices at Paddle, helping us build a world-class engineering organization.
Empower your team to solve challenging technical problems, encouraging innovation and proactive problem-solving.
Champion customer-centric development, ensuring our subscription tools truly meet the evolving needs of software sellers.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role, successfully leading and developing software engineering teams.
A strong technical background with hands-on experience in building scalable and robust backend systems.
Prior experience working with subscription billing, payments, or FinTech platforms is highly advantageous.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and deliver effective solutions.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, crucial for a remote-first, collaborative environment.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company.
A passion for building products that simplify complex processes for customers.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to lead a critical product that forms the revenue engine for thousands of global software businesses.
Work within a rapidly scaling company backed by leading investors, making a tangible impact on our success.
Significant professional development and career growth opportunities within a supportive, remote-first culture.
A chance to solve challenging, global problems related to payments, subscriptions, and international tax compliance.
Join a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation, collaboration, and learning.