Senior Engineering Manager

Cryptio; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and scale its engineering teams in a dynamic environment. This role combines technical leadership with project management, offering a unique opportunity to influence the engineering culture and practices. You'll tackle complex challenges at the intersection of crypto and fintech, driving innovation while ensuring high performance and security. If you're passionate about shaping the future of the crypto economy and have a strong background in software engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully-Remote / Hybrid Work Option

25 Days Paid Holiday

Birthday Off

Extra Annual Leave for Tenure

Attractive Maternity and Paternity Policies

Gym Classes or Spa Treatments

Apple MacBook Pro

$200 Workplace Budget

Training and Development Budget

4% Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with hands-on coding.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience in a startup environment.
• Strong technical background in advanced backend or full-stack development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple engineering teams to ensure efficient delivery.
• Drive engineering execution for critical projects and ensure high-quality standards.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and guide the team in best practices.

Skills

Software Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

Backend Development

Full-Stack Development

Coaching and Mentoring

Tools

Rust

Node.js

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

AWS

Job description

About Cryptio

Cryptio is building the data infrastructure for the crypto economy. Our enterprise-grade back-office platform helps businesses and institutions automate financial reporting and compliance for digital assets—so they can navigate the crypto space with confidence. Backed by top investors like Point Nine, 1kx, and BlueYard, we’ve raised $26M and work with industry leaders like Circle, Uniswap, and even the Government of El Salvador. Crypto needs better infrastructure to go mainstream—and we’re here to build it!

Location

Although you can work from home 100% of the time, for this role we'd like to find someone who has easy access to our hubs in London or Paris.

The Role

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and scale engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. In this role, you’ll balance technical leadership, project management, team management, and strategic execution, ensuring we build a high-performing, scalable, and secure platform. You’ll work closely with Product, Design, and Leadership to drive innovation and shape the future of crypto .

This is an opportunity to make a high impact in a rapidly evolving industry, working on complex technical challenges at the intersection of crypto, fintech, and enterprise software.

As a key member of our tech leadership team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape Cryptio's engineering culture, practices, and future direction. This role offers significant strategic influence and the chance to make a lasting impact on our engineering organisation.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you need to be successful

• 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.

Bonus Points

• 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

Attractive Maternity and Paternity Policies for your growing family

Gym Classes or Spa Treatments with ClassPass (or gym reimbursements)! ️️

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!

*UK have these additional benefits: 4% Pension Contributions towards your future + Private Medical & Dental Insurance with Allianz.

*France have these additional benefits: English language course options.