Engineering Manager - Pro

Main mission

Lead and grow a team of 8-10 engineers owning core trading backend services, including the matching engine, market data gateways, and order entry systems Guide the team through the ongoing evolution of our trading stack, from legacy systems to their modern replacements Stay technically close enough to the stack to unblock, review, and contribute to architecture discussions across matching engine, market data, and order entry work with ability to jump in and assist with coding Champion performance and market data work as top priorities, while also supporting the team's broader technical scope Bring AI-assisted engineering practices into the team's workflow and help engineers adopt them Partner cross-functionally with product and other engineering pods to drive roadmap execution Represent the team technically with peer teams and stakeholders, communicating tradeoffs and progress clearly What you bring Experience managing engineering teams, with a preference for managers who stay technically engaged rather than purely administrative Prior hands-on experience in at least one of the following using Linux: distributed and/or highly-concurrent systems; low-latency and/or high-volume transaction environments Proficiency in Rust and/or C++; comfort operating in a team split across C++, Rust, Go, and Python Demonstrated knowledge of order types, trading systems, and financial products Experience with Aeron or similar messaging/transport systems a strong plus Comfort with multicast-based market data distribution a plus Cryptocurrency/blockchain familiarity highly preferable Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize across a technically deep team and adhere to aggressive deadlines BS in a technical or quantitative field Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our commitment Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Stay connected Follow us on Twitter Learn on the Kraken Blog Connect on LinkedIn Candidate Privacy Notice Find more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow