Engineering Manager (Institutional - Exchange)

Jobgether

1d • $218,025 - $256,500

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams building mission-critical systems for institutional trading platforms. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and highly reliable infrastructure. You will guide teams in shaping complex distributed systems, collaborate cross-functionally to translate vision into actionable roadmaps, and foster a culture of engineering excellence. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and are passionate about pioneering next-generation financial technologies. This is an opportunity to influence the infrastructure that supports large-scale institutional operations globally.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 1 year in engineering management.
• Proven ability to lead teams through complex projects while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems at scale, multi-tenanted architectures, and operational excellence.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to contribute directly to code, design reviews, or incident management when needed.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and coaching skills to support team and organizational success.
• Passion for building innovative financial systems and a forward-looking mindset on technology trends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience scaling engineering teams from small to large (10 to 100+ engineers).
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
• Experience with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Sinatra, Rails, Postgres.
• Background in financial, high-reliability, or security-focused systems.
• Understanding of on-chain interactions, dApps, and web3 infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams responsible for institutional product platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with product, design, and senior leadership to translate strategic vision into executable plans and tangible outcomes.
• Drive technical decisions on architecture and implementation, balancing scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Coach and support team members’ career growth while fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Partner with talent acquisition to recruit top engineering talent aligned with team goals and culture.
• Define and refine engineering processes to meet operational SLAs and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $218,025 to $256,500 USD.
• Bonus and equity eligibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Flexible work arrangements and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Participation in team and company-wide offsites to foster collaboration and alignment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed