Engineering Manager

Trust Machines is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to lead and scale engineering projects at Trust Machines. We’re searching for an experienced technical people leader with experience in growth-stage crypto startups, hands-on technical knowledge, and a passion for managing engineers in a fast-paced environment. The engineering manager will be crucial in overseeing engineering efforts across the team which can include blockchain protocols, smart contract development, and blockchain infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-impact engineers
• Actively help shape a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and open communication for your team
• Drive team performance—inspire, motivate, mentor, and guide team members towards achieving project and organizational goals
• Execution-oriented mindset, able to effectively resolve ambiguity, helping the team to analyze technical requirements and break down initiatives into tasks
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing delivery of high-quality integrations, new technologies, and processes into our existing systems

What We’re Looking For:

• Available to work 9AM-12PM ET hours
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 2+ years management experience 
• A deep understanding of software development processes, programming languages, and architecture. You won't be required to code on your own, but you must understand technical challenges and be capable of suggesting solutions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with product teams to align technical projects with business objectives, understanding product lifecycle management
• Thrives in an environment of high agency and ownership 
• Strong emotional intelligence, as well as excellent written and verbal communication. 
• Strong ability to make data-driven decisions, understand user behavior, and guide product strategy
• Proven experience in project management tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum). 
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and secure coding best practices for user data protection
• Motivational leader with experience in leading teams through change
• Experience in technical hiring, including assessing technical skills and ensuring team fit

We’d Also Like to See:

• 2+ years at a growth-stage crypto company
• An independent, self-motivated individual with a passion for Bitcoin, crypto, and self-custody wallets 
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its underlying principles

What We’ll Offer:

• Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Trust Machines also include equity + token incentives. Pay Range: $180,000-220,000 USD
• 100% work from home
• Open Vacation Policy, take the days you need
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Your choice of technical setup and equipment