Senior Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

This role blends  people leadership  with  technical leadership : you will grow high-performing fullstack teams, define best practices across the stack, and remain hands-on in critical technical decisions to ensure our systems are secure, scalable, and performant. 

Our work culture at  Affinidi  is shaped by the following tenets:    

We are unapologetically customer-focused  

We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance  

Embraces experimentation and builds fast  

We have the courage to be misunderstood  

We work together to unlock data

What’s in it for you:   

Lead multiple engineering teams, providing  vision, direction, and coaching  to managers, staff engineers, and senior ICs 

Drive  engineering execution and on-time delivery  of secure, performant, and customer-centric systems 

Oversee and contribute to the design and development of  high-scale, high-performance distributed production systems  

Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to define and execute the  technology roadmap  

Establish and evolve  engineering best practices, delivery processes, and quality standards  to scale effectively 

Mentor and develop engineering leaders, fostering  career growth, leadership depth, and technical excellence  

Stay ahead of  emerging technologies , bringing innovative approaches to improve scalability, architecture, and developer experience 

Champion  privacy by design ,  security-first principles , and high-quality engineering across backend and frontend systems 

You will be a great match if you:   

Proven track record of leading engineering organizations in global, high-growth environments while driving on-time delivery of high-quality systems at scale 

Possess strong  leadership skills : coaching, mentoring, developing leaders, and fostering high-performing, inclusive teams 

Are skilled at balancing  strategic vision  with  practical execution , aligning engineering teams with business outcomes 

Possess strong knowledge of  TypeScript/Node.js ;  Dart experience is preferred; familiarity with C#, Go, or similar is a plus 

Have experience with  React/Next.js  and/or Flutter , demonstrates solid understanding of modern web and/or mobile development practices 

Demonstrate proven success in  designing, deploying, and scaling microservices  in cloud environments, specifically, Amazon Web Services (AWS) 

Advocate for  privacy, security, cryptography , and resilient system design; experience with  asynchronous cryptography and identity/authentication domains  is a strong plus 

Are skilled at balancing  technical leadership  and  people leadership , growing teams while staying engaged in critical technical decisions 

Excel at  cross-functional collaboration  with product, design, and security stakeholders 

Thrive in  fast-moving startup environments , building autonomous teams that experiment, learn, and deliver at speed 

Bonus points:   

Experience working across functions, locations, and time zones 

Backend expertise in RUST 

Expertise in decentralized identity solutions 

Experience building systems with advanced cryptography requirements 

What can you expect from us:   

Hybrid working model  

Flexible working hours  

Unlimited vacation policy  

Competitive compensation package  

Work within international environment  

Learning Budget  

Mobile Allowance  

Home Office Allowance  

Urban Sport Membership 

Sounds like you? Apply now!   

Equal Opportunity  

We believe in hiring different and diverse talent and providing a safe space where everyone can share their views without fear, where differences are celebrated, and where no one is left out. Inclusive cultures are the foundation for collaboration and innovation within our team.  

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