Engineering Manager at Raya
- Location
- Canada, United States / Remote
- Compensation
- $200k-$240k + Equity
Join Raya as an Engineering Manager and lead the team responsible for the entire member lifecycle and revenue engine. This unique player/coach role offers a 50/50 split between hands-on technical leadership and people management.
You will build scalable payment systems for a global membership community that values utility and connection over screen time. With a package including $200k-$240k salary, equity, a $50 daily food budget, and an annual $1,000 travel stipend, you will have the resources to thrive while building impactful technology for a product people truly care about.
What's the next step?
Raya are hiring from Jack's network. Talk to Jack for free and get a direct introduction to the team, if a good fit.
Role overview
As an Engineering Manager at Raya, you will lead the Member Experience server team, overseeing the full lifecycle from application to renewal. This player/coach role involves 50% hands-on coding and 50% management. You will build net-new payment systems at scale, driving direct revenue impact while mentoring engineers and upholding high architectural standards.
About Raya
Raya is a private, membership-based social networking and dating application, primarily for iOS, that operates as an exclusive community for people in creative and related industries. The platform began as a dating app but has expanded to support professional networking, social discovery, and community-building, allowing members to connect for romantic relationships, friendships, and work collaborations.
What you will do
- Manage and mentor a server engineering team, leading hiring and career development while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Architect and build scalable backend services for subscriptions, onboarding, and in-app purchases using Node.js, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
- Partner with product and design leaders to define and launch high-impact features that improve the global member experience and drive business growth.
Who this is a fit for
- Has 2+ years of experience managing software teams while remaining technically proficient in Node.js, TypeScript, and distributed cloud architectures.
- Possesses proven production experience with both Apple StoreKit and Stripe payment systems for B2C products—a critical requirement for this role.
- Demonstrates a track record of leading projects from concept to launch while implementing operational excellence through observability and production readiness.
Why this role is remarkable
- High-impact leadership: Own the revenue-generating engine of a global membership community, building scalable payment systems from the ground up rather than maintaining legacy code.
- Exceptional perks: Enjoy a $50/day food budget and a $1,000 annual travel stipend to visit somewhere new, reflecting Raya’s core value of human connection.
- Deep technical ownership: Maintain your coding edge with a 50% hands-on contribution while scaling a high-performing team using modern stacks like Node.js and TypeScript.
How Jack & Jill work together
What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Raya wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.