Engineering Manager, Leather

Trust Machines is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to lead and scale engineering operations for Bitcoin web wallet Leather. 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 mobile, web and desktop.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-impact mobile, frontend, and backend engineers
• Actively help shape a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and open communication for your team.
• Drive team performance—inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving project and organizational goals.
• 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.
• Lead and ensure the successful launch and iteration of Leather's mobile, web and desktop apps.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of management experience in software development
• 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.
• Strong ability to make data-driven decisions, understand user behavior, and guide product strategy.
• Proven experience in project management tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum), testing methodologies, automated frameworks, CI/CD practices, Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and secure coding best practices for user data protection.
• 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
• 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

Please note that benefits vary by country, the ones shown above are for our full time U.S. based employees. Benefit information for non-US based positions will be provided to individuals who interview for those roles.

About Us

Trust Machines is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and deeply cares about building a diverse team. Trust Machines is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.