Engineering Manager

Mesh•San Francisco, CA

11d•Remote

About The Position

At Mesh, our mission is to enable consumers to pay and be paid with any asset. Today, trillions of dollars in tokenized assets exist but remain largely unusable for everyday commerce. Mesh is bridging this gap by making crypto payments reliable, useful, and ubiquitous. We combine a powerful orchestration engine with a seamless consumer app to unlock liquidity for the world. Backed by leading investors like PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, we are building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy. Join us! Overview As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a global team of talented engineers in the development and delivery of our products. You will implement and drive the adoption of best engineering practices, promote a culture of continuous innovation and foster an innovative and highly accountable mindset amongst the team. Your leadership will be key to scale our high-performing team while navigating the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a management role.
Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as C#, Java, Scala, Go, etc.
A security first mindset: with good knowledge of common security concepts such as AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, encryption etc
An understanding of crypto concepts such as blockchains, RPCs, self custody wallets etc
Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make critical decisions under pressure.
A passion for innovation, learning, and growth. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of payment infrastructure, cryptocurrency, APIs, and security.
Interest in crypto and fintech, including knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets, and financial regulations. Previous experience in crypto industry is a plus.
Proficiency in Azure technologies
Background in security engineering

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a global engineering team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to help them grow professionally and technically.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and scope. Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize launches and requirements.
Set engineering standards and practices to ensure the team delivers secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. Foster a culture of code quality, performance, and security.
Work closely with Product, Design and Go-To-Market teams to define and execute on product roadmaps. Contribute to the technical design and architecture of the platform.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
Actively participate in ongoing recruiting efforts in recruiting top-tier engineering talent.
Collaborate with HR on performance management, training and development.
Lead efforts in scaling backend services, optimizing for performance, availability, and security.

Benefits

At Mesh, you're not stepping into a typical role—you're joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. You'll tackle complex, meaningful problems that actually move an industry forward, working alongside a sharp, motivated team that moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and expects everyone to operate with ownership. This is the kind of place where you'll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, "I built that." You'll grow fast, level up your skills, and get a front-row seat to how a high-growth company scales from the inside, with competitive comp, solid benefits, and room to stretch your craft all coming standard.
We believe great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That starts with competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow, plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. We offer unlimited PTO—and we mean it. Take the time you need to recharge and show up at your best.
We're invested in your growth with a dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Work from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approach, and count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work.

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