Engineering Manager, Infrastructure
Company Overview:
21.co is a prominent leader in making crypto accessible through user-friendly products. The company operates as the parent company of 21Shares, a major provider of cryptocurrency-backed exchange traded products (ETPs) worldwide. 21Shares leverages its proprietary Onyx technology platform to issue and manage cryptocurrency ETPs for its own use and for external parties.
Founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder, 21.co is headquartered in Zurich, with additional offices in London and New York, and boasts Cathie Wood, CEO & CIO of ARK Invest, as a board member.
About the Role:
We're seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to lead our exceptional infrastructure team. As part of the engineering team, you'll champion a culture rooted in inclusion, communication, collaboration, and ongoing learning.
The ideal candidate should possess a solid background in building and overseeing cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on security and quality. Moreover, experience in cultivating and developing engineering talent is crucial, along with leading the charge in promoting best practices and architectural design solutions.
Responsibilities and Scope:
Technical Leadership:
Develop a forward-thinking vision and roadmap for the infrastructure team.
Assume ownership of defining architectural designs to ensure adherence to best practices in scalability, reliability, and security.
Serve as a subject matter expert in infrastructure, providing expertise to the wider engineering team.
Implement and oversee infrastructure deployment on AWS and similar platforms.
Drive the integration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and DevOps practices.
Establish and oversee monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions focusing on security, performance, and cost-efficiency.
Team Management:
Lead recruitment, interviews, and hiring efforts to assemble a proficient engineering team.
Cultivate a culture of continuous growth and development among team members.
Set clear objectives, delegate responsibilities effectively, and ensure accountability within the team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to understand requirements and facilitate project success.
Work closely with product management to align technical directions with business objectives.
Skills Required:
- 5+ years in direct managerial roles and 7+ years of infrastructure experience, preferably in regulated sectors like finance or healthcare.
- Proven success in guiding and mentoring engineering teams through feedback, promotions, and reviews.
- Strong grasp of cloud computing, encompassing compute, storage, networking, and security elements.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Superior communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Keen interest in Blockchain and willingness to stay current with cryptocurrency trends and developments.
Location:
The role is based in New York City and entails a hybrid work model at our New York office from Monday to Wednesday.
Please note: The base salary range for this role in NYC per NYC Code Section 8-102 is $200,000-$240,000. Total compensation is determined on various factors unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, and the specific office location.