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Incode is the leading provider of world-class identity solutions that is reinventing the way humans authenticate and verify their identities online to power a world of digital trust.
Through our revolutionary identity solutions, we are unleashing the business potential of universal industries including finance, government, retail, hospitality, gaming, and more, by reducing fraud and transforming human interactions with data, products, and services.
We’re in the process of rapidly scaling our diverse global team and we’re looking for entrepreneurial individuals and leaders who are curious, driven, and excited by ownership to join a Unicorn-status scale-up! About Incode
Incode is a Series B unicorn ($1.25 B valuation) rewriting how the world proves identity. Our AI-powered platform lets leading banks, fintechs, marketplaces, and governments deliver friction-free experiences while defeating fraud and safeguarding privacy. Customers such as Citi, AirBnB, Block, Chime, Sixt, and TikTok rely on Incode to power their identity verification and security. Recently named a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification, we’re scaling fast—and we need a product-marketing leader who can turn breakthrough technology into a category-defining narrative.
As our Engineering Manager for Antifraud , you will lead the development of a critical platform that protects businesses and users from fraud at scale. You’ll own a high-impact service powered by historical data analysis, shaping how we detect, prevent, and respond to threats in real time.
You’ll operate at the intersection of data, backend systems, and product execution , translating complex requirements into scalable solutions. By leading a talented team and staying hands-on with the code, you will ensure our antifraud capabilities are not only robust and reliable—but continuously evolving to stay ahead of emerging risks.
Antifraud Platform Ownership – Lead the end-to-end development and operation of our antifraud solution, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability at every layer.
Team Leadership & Delivery – Manage and mentor a team of 4–5 engineers, fostering a high-performance culture while delivering high-quality features on time.
Technical Architecture & Scalability – Drive system design and architectural decisions for distributed, data-intensive systems built to operate at scale.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with Product, Customer Success, and GTM teams to translate business needs into impactful technical solutions.
Execution Excellence – Break down product requirements into clear engineering tasks, ensuring predictable and efficient delivery.
Hands-On Engineering – Contribute directly to the codebase, participate in code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices.
Operational Excellence – Own observability, monitoring, alerting, and performance tracking to ensure system health and continuous improvement.
Data & Performance Insights – Leverage analytics and system metrics to optimize fraud detection performance and inform future enhancements.
Technical Leader – You combine strong backend expertise with the ability to guide teams through complex engineering challenges.
Systems Thinker – You design scalable, distributed systems with a deep understanding of data flow, reliability, and performance.
Hands-On Builder – You’re comfortable diving into code while leading others, setting the standard for engineering excellence.
Cross-Functional Partner – You communicate effectively with Product, CS, and GTM, aligning technical execution with business impact.
Quality & Ownership Driven – You take full responsibility for your systems—from architecture to production reliability.
Data-Oriented Problem Solver – You leverage data and analytics to drive decisions and continuously improve system outcomes.
Calm in Complexity – You bring structure to ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot preferred)
2+ years in an engineering management or team lead role
Strong experience building and operating backend systems in production
Proven expertise with distributed systems, messaging systems (Kafka), and databases
Experience working cross-functionally with Product and business teams
Strong communication and leadership skills
Familiarity with graph databases (Neo4j)
Experience with data-driven or analytics-heavy products
Mission with Meaning – Shape how billions of people prove identity—safely, simply, and ethically.
Rocket-Ship Growth – Join at an inflection point where your strategies will compound in value for years.
Elite Team & Backing – Work a truly global with top engineers, designers, and investors who share your ambition to dominate a category.
Ownership & Autonomy – Operate like a founder with the resources of a unicorn.
Global Impact – Every program you launch will reverberate across industries and continents.
Ready to ignite the future of trust?
Lead the narrative. Empower the field. Join Incode and turn innovation into unstoppable market momentum. Aspects of our Culture:
High performance
Freedom & responsibility
Context, not control
Highly aligned, loosely coupled
Learn more about Life at Incode !
Incode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take great pride in having an inclusive, diverse, and global team, and we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we ensure that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodation due to a disability or specific need, please let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’ll do our best to support you.
We will only use your personal information concerning Incode’s application, recruitment, and hiring processes.
Qualifications: Java, Spring Boot, Engineering Management, Team Lead, Backend systems, Distributed systems, Messaging systems, Kafka, Databases, 5+ years experience, 2+ years experience, Leadership skills, Communication skills
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