Engineering Director, Lending (Clasp Finance)

Remote (ET & CT time zones only – some travel required)

Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent and the way colleges and universities support their students through education financing — all while tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) We like to think of ourselves as more than a fintech; we're a catalyst for economic mobility.

A Forbes fintech 50 company, portfolio company of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management — the largest HR organization out there!) and recipient of "Startup of the Year" by StartUp Boston, Clasp is driven by our commitment to social impact and innovation.

Our work spans two business lines:

Clasp is searching for an Engineering Director to own the technical heart of Clasp Finance. This is a fun role: you will lead a small, high-impact engineering team, drive technical debt resolution, and hold the long-term health of the platform to a high standard. We’re looking for a hands-on modern technical leader who leverages AI to ship meaningful improvements, can evaluate and implement tooling across various technical stacks, and remains close enough to the work to earn respect from their teammates. While they can be doers, their real leverage is the team around them. They grow people deliberately, partner genuinely with others, and move on good ideas without waiting for permission.

You will be embedded in the Clasp Finance business line, working directly with our Senior Product Manager for Lending to build an enterprise-grade loan origination platform, as well as partnering directly with stakeholders on critical data pipelines, and servicing and collections efforts. You will report to Engineering Leadership and have a dotted reporting line to the GM of Clasp Finance.

We want someone who is excited by fintech and the unique challenges that the lending industry affords; they are willing to lean into hard problems and work with others to deliver meaningful features for internal and external stakeholders. We need someone who is a deep systems thinker and who loves to develop talent to asymmetrically scale teams and their impact.

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• Competitive cash and equity compensation

• Health benefits (health, dental, & vision)

• Student loan repayment benefits

• 401k matching

• Commuter benefits

• Flexible PTO policy

• Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team
  
  

The salary range for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and industry knowledge, ranging between $180,000 to $210,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, we offer an attractive equity component as part of our compensation package, providing an opportunity for eligible employees to share in the success and growth of our company. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent.

If you are a driven engineering leader with deep fintech expertise and a passion for building systems that meaningfully serve the people who rely on them, we want to hear from you. Join us in reshaping how schools support their students and making a lasting impact on the future of higher education financing. Apply now to be part of our growing team!

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Clasp is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.