Engineering Manager, Atlas

At Anchorage Digital, we are constructing a cutting-edge digital asset platform tailored for institutional involvement in the crypto space. Our platform facilitates custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and boasts top-tier security infrastructure. Anchorage Digital is home to the pioneering federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., in addition to other branches like Anchorage Digital Singapore and Porto by Anchorage Digital - all aimed at serving institutional clients.

Backed by prominent institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a valuation in its Series D round exceeding $3 billion, we were established in 2017 in San Francisco, California. Our physical presence spans across multiple locations including New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

As the Engineering Lead for Atlas at Anchorage Digital, you will spearhead a pivotal engineering team positioned at the nexus of crypto innovation and institutional-grade infrastructure. This role requires owning the technical vision and implementation for Atlas, driving a high-performing team to deliver impactful software solutions on a large scale.

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader who thrives in intricate scenarios, influences strategic initiatives, and fosters an environment conducive to optimal team performance. Collaborating with product, business, and engineering leadership, you will play a key role in shaping the direction and execution of our projects, directly impacting Anchorage's success.

We have outlined the 'Factors of Growth & Impact' to help individuals in this role quantify their impact and articulate the valuable guidance and learning experiences obtained as they explore, develop, and master the required capabilities and contributions integral to the Engineering Lead, Atlas position:

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrate extensive expertise across engineering domains, actively contributing to Anchorage's technical objectives through innovative and effective means.
• Develop and uphold profound knowledge in specialized areas, positioning yourself as an internal authority and leader within the engineering domain.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Navigate through complex, uncertain problems where conventional principles may not be fully applicable, showcasing your knack for achieving breakthrough innovations.
• Make decisive calls on administrative and operational matters, ensuring that budgets, timelines, and priorities align with both team and company objectives.
• Oversee the technical output of the team, inclusive of product and platform features, with your decisions impacting Anchorage's long-term success.

Organizational Knowledge:

• Foster active collaboration with diverse groups across Anchorage to contribute to global strategies and uncover new avenues to fulfill them.
• Cultivate a shared comprehension of Anchorage's requirements to unify teams, engaging with peers to develop methodologies and evaluation criteria with far-reaching impact.

Communication and Influence:

• Effectively convey complex issues to a broad spectrum of audiences, adjusting your communication approach to persuade diverse stakeholders credibly.
• Provide insightful leadership on overarching organizational initiatives, building strong relationships with stakeholders including clients, team managers, and cross-functional partners.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering experience, including extensive background in leading and scaling engineering teams.
• Proven track record of successfully managing medium to large teams, delivering outcomes of significant scope, influence, and impact.
• Proficiency in leading amidst ambiguity, translating business strategies into actionable plans, and steering execution in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated capability in talent development, mentoring managers and senior engineers, creating supportive and high-performing teams.
• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to articulate clear strategies, influence stakeholders, and foster alignment across teams.
• Practical experience in developing complex distributed systems (primarily utilizing Go), emphasizing engineering and management skills over specific programming languages.
• Proficiency in conducting live technical programming interviews and evaluating pull requests, maintaining a "player-coach" skill set.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and collaborating across multiple time zones.

Bonus Criteria:

• Exposure to crypto, blockchain, or fintech infrastructure at scale.
• Background in finance industry and traditional finance settlement operations.
• Professional experience with technologies such as Go, Rust, TypeScript, or Solidity.
• Emotional resonance with the soundtrack from Hamilton, depicting the founding of a new financial system.

About Anchorage Digital:

The diverse Anchorage Village team comprises individuals with expertise in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology. Bringing together over 600 members, our collective objective is to shape the future of finance by laying the groundwork for secure value transfer within the evolving global digital asset landscape.

Anchorage Digital embraces inclusivity and aims to cultivate a welcoming work environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and connected, irrespective of their background. We celebrate and value diversity, believing that being open about our identities empowers us to produce our best work together.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer that advocates for equal employment opportunities, irrespective of various factors including race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers qualified applicants without regard to their criminal histories in compliance with applicable legal requirements.