Working directly for the CTO and Co-Founder, you will drive the execution of critical payment products for a high-growth fintech. You’ll navigate complex technical trade-offs across engineering and product teams, utilizing AI-powered development tools to accelerate delivery. This is a high-impact role shaping the future of global card issuance and ledger infrastructure.
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Technical Program Manager at Highnote
Working directly for the CTO & Co-Founder in San Francisco, you will lead the execution of next-generation card issuance and ledger platforms. This role is perfect for a technical leader who thrives in high-stakes environments and is passionate about leveraging AI-powered development tools to redefine engineering productivity. With backing from top-tier investors like Oak HC/FT and Westcap, you'll have a front-row seat to the future of fintech while enjoying 100% healthcare coverage and significant equity.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
$160k-$200k + Equity
Company
Highnote
Role overview
Highnote is the unified platform for modern card issuing, acquiring, credit, and money movement, purpose-built for embedded finance. It enables brands and digital enterprises to design, launch, and scale intelligent payment products including physical and virtual card issuance (debit, credit, charge, commercial, consumer), spend controls, multi-party wallets, credit management, and acquiring on a single cloud-native platform.
What you will do
- Create and drive cross-functional project plans across tech, operations, and external partners to ensure on-time execution of executive goals.
- Deep dive into technical systems to create detailed work breakdowns, milestones, and test plans for complex payments infrastructure.
- Lead communication as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing schedule, scope, and people tradeoffs across the software lifecycle.
Who this is a fit for
- 7+ years of technical program management experience with a strong foundation in software development or a Computer Science degree.
- Proven track record of managing complex technology projects and release schedules across large, cross-functional engineering teams.
- High proficiency in using SQL, data analytics, and AI-powered development tools to drive data-driven decisions and rapid prototyping.
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct access to leadership while working under the CTO and Co-Founder at a flat, builder-focused organization.
- Exceptional financial backing with over $145M raised from premier investors like Oak HC/FT, Costanoa Ventures, and Westcap.
- Rare opportunity to utilize and champion AI-powered development tools (like Claude Code) to push the boundaries of engineering productivity.
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