Engineering Manager

SAVR; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Long-term savings support

Office-first collaboration

Job summary

SAVR, a fast-growing Swedish fintech, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team of 6–8 engineers across frontend, backend, and AI/ML. You will balance people leadership with hands-on contributions, foster a high-trust environment, and drive reliable delivery and technical initiatives.

In this role you will partner with product management to plan roadmaps, own technical projects with suppliers or partners, and champion engineering best practices, continuous learning, and

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience from software engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a product environment.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with people leadership.
• Passion for coaching, developing others, and raising team competence.
• Strong focus on reliable systems, observability, and compliant delivery.

Responsibilities

• Co-own backlog, scope, and planning with the Product Manager.
• Run effective execution rituals with transparent risk management.
• Lead feedback conversations, performance reviews, and growth plans.
• Partner with the Tech Lead on architecture decisions and strategy; contribute code when high leverage.
• Coordinate work with suppliers/partners and manage integrations.
• Oversee access management, compliance, and KPI/observability work.
• Lead by example and contribute to the codebase, including bug fixes and feature delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Cross-functional team leadership

Observability

Code contribution

Job description

SAVR is a fast-growing Swedish fintech company on a mission to reinvent investing. We empower investors with a platform that offers lower fees, greater transparency, and a radically improved experience.

We’re not just building another investment service - we’re reimagining how financial products should work for people, not just institutions. As part of our ambitious, innovative and curious team, you’ll help shape the future of investing in Sweden and beyond.

The Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and coach a cross-functional team of 6–8 engineers across frontend, backend, and AI/ML. Your focus will be on building a high-trust, accountable environment where engineers take ownership of their work and grow their skills, while also contributing to technical initiatives and ensuring reliable delivery. You’ll balance people leadership with hands‑on engagement, guiding outcomes and helping individuals grow.

Your Mission

• Partner with your Product Manager to plan, scope, and deliver roadmap goals that drive customer and business impact.
• Own selected technical projects, often with suppliers or partners, ensuring smooth execution from requirements to rollout.
• Build a healthy, high-trust team by setting clear expectations, coaching individuals, and empowering engineers to take ownership of their growth and delivery.
• Raise the team’s competence and practices by championing effective rituals, continuous learning, and strong communication.
• Ensure system health and reliability through meaningful monitoring, observability, and post-mortem learning.
• Promote engineering excellence by driving quality, CI/CD, and operational readiness before launch.
• Act as a facilitator-leader - guiding trade-offs, unblocking decisions, and creating space for experts to excel.
• Continuously improve how the team works by introducing better ways of working and helping the org adopt them.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Co-own backlog, scope, and planning with the Product Manager.
• Run effective execution rituals (standups, planning, reviews) with transparent risk management.
• Lead feedback conversations, performance reviews, and growth plans.
• Partner with the Tech Lead on architecture decisions and technical strategy; contribute code when it’s high leverage.
• Coordinate work with suppliers/partners and manage integrations.
• Oversee access management, compliance, and KPI/observability work.
• Lead by example and contribute to the codebase, such as solving bugs or deliver on features.

Additionally, You Will

• Promote good engineering practices and constructive code reviews.
• Foster a learning culture that values feedback and continuous skill development.
• Influence platform roadmap and tech stack evolution.
• Balance short-term delivery with long-term sustainability and simplicity.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…

• Multiple years of experience from software engineering.
• Have experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a product environment.
• Can balance hands‑on technical contribution with people leadership.
• Are motivated by coaching, developing others, and raising the competence of your team.
• Care deeply about reliable systems, observability, and safe, compliant delivery.
• Demonstrate accountability, empathy, and a growth mindset.
• Communicate clearly in English and/or Swedish.
• Are eligible to work in Sweden (Swedish citizen or EU work permit) - we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our Cultural DNA

At SAVR, we’re:

Open-minded – we embrace new ideas, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning

Bold – we take smart risks, move fast, and aren’t afraid to fail forward

Honest – we value transparency, feedback, and doing the right thing

We’re a startup, so things can be a little messy — and that’s part of the thrill. If you thrive in building as a team and handling uncertainty, you will fit right in.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a product- and design-driven company where your work has real impact. We keep things lean, move fast, and genuinely care about the experience we deliver — for customers and for each other.

Here’s what we offer:

• Occupational pension and long-term savings support
• Office-first approach to foster collaboration and quick decision‑making — with flexibility when you need it (4+1)
• Stocked pantry, plus regular social gatherings and wellness activities to keep energy and culture high

Our Commitment to Diversity

SAVR is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe diverse teams build better products and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out with any questions — and let’s build something meaningful together.