Engineering Manager - Cards and Digital Wallets

N26·Berlin·onsite
crypto:applicationengineeringM2Tech - Cards & Digital Wallets
Compensation
Not disclosed
About the opportunity We are looking for an experienced and empathetic Engineering Manager to lead and grow 3 teams within our Cards and Digital Wallets segment. You will manage around 15 backend engineers, helping them deliver critical, customer-facing features from start to finish. We need someone who knows how to build high-performing teams, tracks the right engineering metrics, and works closely with Product and UX to turn goals into reality. What you will do: Manage and Grow the Team: Support a group of ~15 backend engineers through regular 1:1s, clear feedback, and guidance on their career growth. Drive Delivery: Lead 3 teams to deliver impactful, end-to-end projects smoothly and on time. Use Metrics Wisely: Track engineering metrics and KPIs to spot bottlenecks, improve processes, and help the teams perform at their best. Partner with Product & UX: Work side-by-side with Product Managers and designers to plan projects, manage dependencies, and remove blockers. Keep High Standards: Bring a strong technical background to help the team maintain high code quality and build scalable systems. What you need to bring: Solid experience managing and mentoring software engineers (handling a team of around 15 direct reports). A strong track record of delivering complex, end-to-end projects in fast-paced agile environments. Good knowledge of engineering metrics and how to use them to improve team performance. A strong agile mindset, with the ability to successfully handle multiple priorities and frequent shifts in direction. Exceptional collaboration skills, working hand-in-hand with Product Managers, UX, and peers. High proactiveness, looking beyond your own segment to create a broader impact across the company. A technical background that lets you earn the respect of strong engineers and support their technical decisions. Fluent English. Nice to have: Previous experience work in a FinTech company or exposure working in an environment enabling DevOps