Engineering Manager, Privy

Who you are

You have a strong background in engineering management, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams. Your experience includes fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, ensuring that your team members feel supported and empowered to achieve their best work. You possess high emotional maturity and insightfulness, allowing you to navigate complex team dynamics effectively. You understand the importance of technical feedback and quality evaluation, and you are committed to continuous improvement in both your team and the products you build.

You have a preference for experience in an API-based business, particularly in the payments, fintech, or crypto sectors. Your leadership style emphasizes transparency and open-source principles, encouraging your team to think big and experiment with new ideas. You are passionate about building tools that prioritize user ownership and privacy, aligning with Privy's mission to protect user accounts and assets.

Desirable

You have published work related to your field, whether through code, presentations, or blog posts, showcasing your expertise and thought leadership. Your background in developer tooling and your understanding of modern cryptography will be valuable assets in this role.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Manager at Privy, you will lead and shape a team of engineers dedicated to creating innovative developer tools that prioritize user privacy and ownership. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the success of your team and the overall business, ensuring that your team's impact aligns with Privy's mission. You will be involved in setting strategic goals, managing performance, and facilitating professional development for your team members.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the engineering efforts are aligned with product goals and user needs. Your role will involve mentoring engineers, conducting regular one-on-ones, and fostering a culture of feedback and growth. You will also be responsible for overseeing the technical direction of your team, ensuring that the solutions developed are robust, scalable, and user-friendly.

In addition to team management, you will play a key role in shaping the engineering processes and practices at Privy. You will advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment processes. Your leadership will help create an environment where engineers can thrive and innovate, ultimately contributing to the success of Privy's products.

What we offer

At Privy, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to making privacy and user ownership the default online. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on millions of users. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of the fintech and crypto industries. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.