Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Cryptio, a company building data infrastructure for the crypto economy, as an Engineering Manager. You will lead and scale engineering teams, balancing technical leadership, project management, and strategic execution. This role requires strong technical skills and experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive innovation and shape the future of Cryptio's engineering culture. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on complex technical challenges at the intersection of crypto, fintech, and enterprise software. The position offers significant strategic influence and the chance to make a lasting impact on the engineering organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, including hands-on coding
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience (as an Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or equivalent)
• Strong technical background in advanced backend or full-stack development, with experience in data heavy systems
• Experience working with modern backend stacks (Rust or Node.js) and databases (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse)
• Familiarity with AWS
• Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams
• Ability to coach and mentor engineers, fostering career growth and strong team dynamics
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in hiring, performance management, and scaling teams in a startup environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment, efficient delivery, and accountability for technical outcomes
• Own and drive engineering execution for critical projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to align engineering efforts with company objectives
• Collaborate with Staff Engineers to scale and optimise our platform, ensuring performance, security, and reliability as we grow
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, guiding the team in best practices, code quality, and architectural decisions
• Serve as a key member of the tech leadership team—alongside our CTO, Staff Engineer, and Engineering Manager—to shape and improve engineering practices at Cryptio
• Lead and mentor a team of team leads and engineers, helping them grow in their careers
• Hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent
• Foster a high-performance culture that values ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Conduct 1:1s, feedback sessions, and career development discussions to support team members’ growth
• Improve engineering workflows and processes to increase team efficiency
• Ensure collaboration across engineering teams
• Advocate for best practices in software development and delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in fintech, crypto, or financial software is a strong plus
• Understanding of blockchain, digital assets, and financial reporting/compliance

Benefits

• Fully-Remote / Hybrid – The choice is yours!
• 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off
• Earn an extra day of annual leave for every year you're at Cryptio
• 4% Pension Contributions towards your future!
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance with Allianz!
• Attractive Maternity and Paternity Policies for your growing family
• Gym Classes or Spa Treatments with ClassPass!
• Apple MacBook Pro – The best tech at your fingertips!
• $200 Workplace Budget to create your perfect home office!
• Training and Development Budget – Invest in yourself and grow!