Engineering Manager (Infrastructure)

At SwissBorg, our goal is to create a range of investment experiences that assist individuals in redefining wealth. We have a growing community with over 880,000 verified users on our app, featuring access to over 15 fiat currencies and 300+ cryptocurrencies. Users can benefit from yield opportunities, diversify their portfolios with themed crypto bundles, and access exclusive alpha investment options. With over $1.9 billion in assets held within the app and more than 55,000 premium users, our impact is significant.

Join our team in shaping the future of finance by pushing boundaries and transforming wealth management practices. Irrespective of your location or portfolio size, SwissBorg equips users with essential tools to learn about digital currencies and effectively manage wealth.

Our team's growth phase is exciting, focusing on efficiency and squad coordination within SwissBorg. We are establishing a top-tier Engineering Team, comprising talents from across Europe, and seeking a proactive individual to ensure teams work optimally.

Engineering Managers play a pivotal role in our teams' success, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to SwissBorg's evolution. This position involves managing the SRE and Platform teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable operations.

Our Engineering Management philosophy is centered on three core pillars: culture, delivery, and people management.

How will you contribute?

Culture

• Foster a collaborative engineering culture that encourages continuous improvement
• Implement Tribal Leadership principles to maintain a high team level
• Organize team rituals and ceremonies
• Advocate for Agile principles
• Clarify the team's mission internally and externally

People Management

• Coach engineers at all levels to aid in overcoming work-related challenges
• Attract, mentor, support, and retain top-notch engineering talent
• Facilitate onboarding for new team members
• Lead efforts in talent acquisition and retention
• Ensure hiring processes align with organizational needs
• Collaborate with other Engineering Managers to develop hiring strategies

Delivery

• Drive roadmap implementation while balancing new features with technical debt
• Manage stakeholder expectations and engage with high-level stakeholders
• Create a productive engineering environment by removing obstacles
• Plan and prioritize the team's roadmap and advocate for projects internally
• Monitor metrics to gauge team progress
• Align outputs and goals with the Product Manager
• Develop and refine processes
• Provide input to influence engineering teams' direction

Desired experience:

• 3+ years in management roles
• Prior experience in team coordination and roadmap delivery
• Background in managing infrastructure teams
• People-oriented approach prioritizing team growth and development
• Proficient in stakeholder management
• Strong communication, group dynamics, and coaching skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in the crypto or blockchain ecosystem

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a hyper-growth environment
• Previous experience with managing remote distributed teams

Reasons to apply:

• Opportunity to contribute to the company's growth
• Learn from industry experts in various fields
• Enjoy a meritocratic bonus system
• Flexible working hours and ample vacation time
• Provided with the latest tech stack, equipment, and regular learning opportunities
• Engage in company and team retreats for networking and collaboration

Regardless of meeting 100% of the requirements, we encourage all interested individuals to apply as your skills may align with our needs, even if not explicitly stated.

SwissBorg values diversity and believes that different perspectives lead to better outcomes. Our inclusive culture fosters open communication and curiosity, with a commitment to building better products and driving innovation through diverse teams. All applications are welcomed and encouraged.

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