Engineering Manager

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On Site
$150000 - $180000 per annum
Full Time

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Engineering Manager

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Job Title: Engineering Manager, Backend (Rust, Blockchain)


Location: Austin, Texas


About Us: This company is at the forefront of innovation in the Bitcoin and blockchain space. They are building the first fully non-custodial, Bitcoin native exchange . Their mission is to engineer robust, scalable, and secure backend systems that empower the future of decentralized finance and unlock the full potential of Bitcoin technology. They are a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly technical team passionate about the potential of decentralized technologies.


The Opportunity: They are seeking an experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to lead the backend engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision, execution, and delivery of our core backend services, which are critical to the performance, security, and scalability of our blockchain products. You will lead a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.


Responsibilities:



  • Team Leadership & Management:


    • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of highly skilled backend engineers, focusing on their professional development and career progression.

    • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

    • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.

    • Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new engineering talent.


  • Technical Strategy & Execution:


    • Define and execute the technical roadmap for our backend services, aligning with overall product strategy and company goals.

    • Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure production-grade software using Rust.

    • Drive best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.

    • Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of critical backend systems.

    • Provide technical guidance and oversight to the team, including architectural reviews and problem-solving.


  • Scaling & Performance:


    • Lead efforts to scale our backend infrastructure to support increasing transaction volumes and user growth.

    • Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimizing system efficiency and responsiveness.

    • Implement strategies for high availability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance.


  • Blockchain & Bitcoin Domain Expertise:


    • Apply deep understanding of Bitcoin protocols, blockchain architecture, and cryptographic principles to engineering decisions.

    • Stay current with the latest advancements in the blockchain ecosystem and relevant technologies.

    • Contribute to the technical discussions around new features and improvements within the blockchain domain.


  • Cross-functional Collaboration:


    • Work closely with product managers, other engineering teams, and stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical solutions.

    • Communicate technical concepts and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.



Qualifications:



  • Experience:


    • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management or team lead role.

    • Proven experience leading and managing software development teams in a fast-paced environment.

    • Extensive experience developing and deploying production-grade backend services.

    • Demonstrable experience scaling backend services to handle significant load and data volumes.


  • Technical Skills:


    • Strong proficiency in Rust is essential, with experience building high-performance, concurrent, and reliable systems.

    • Solid understanding of blockchain technology, Bitcoin protocols (e.g., UTXO model, scripting, P2P network), and cryptographic primitives.

    • Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, etc.).

    • Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and message queues.

    • Experience with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.


  • Leadership & Soft Skills:


    • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

    • Ability to balance technical hands-on contributions with management responsibilities.

    • Demonstrated ability to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent.

    • Passion for Bitcoin, blockchain, and decentralized technologies.



Bonus Points:



  • Contributions to open-source Bitcoin or Rust projects.

  • Experience with specific blockchain scaling solutions (e.g., Lightning Network).

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.



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