Engineering Manager, Derivatives
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Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
The Derivatives team is building the largest regulated exchange for perpetual markets. We’re scaling fast — expanding our product line, launching new contracts, and aiming to 10x our infrastructure to meet surging demand. We operate at the intersection of crypto, finance, and performance engineering.
The role is located in Slovenia and will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
- Lead and grow a team of backend engineers responsible for Bitstamp’s core derivatives trading platform
- Set the technical direction for high-performance services including order matching, risk systems, and consensus-based infrastructure
- Drive project execution and ensure systems meet SLAs around low latency, data integrity, and uptime
- Collaborate closely with product, security, and infrastructure teams to support market expansion and new contract listings
- Foster a high-trust, inclusive team culture that prioritizes speed, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Experience managing or tech leading backend engineering teams in performance-critical environments
- Deep technical background in Golang, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture (preferably AWS)
- Proven ability to scale infrastructure and services to meet demanding throughput and latency requirements
- Passion for mentoring engineers, setting a high technical bar, and growing top-tier teams
- Clear communication skills and ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and urgency
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Company Equity
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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