Senior Engineering Manager - Compliance

5 months, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Malt

Malt

Malt is the premier marketplace linking businesses with freelancers, streamlining project collaboration with secure processes. Trusted by 360,000+ freelancers and 40,000 clients, Malt is a top destination for digital talents globally.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 2013
$134M raised

Description

  • Lead and manage 2–3 cross-functional Compliance squads of 8–15 engineers each.
  • Set direction, team rituals, and a high-trust environment that supports performance, morale, and engagement.
  • Partner with the Product Director and Design Lead to define the long-term vision for the Compliance domain.
  • Translate complex regulatory requirements into a usable product experience.
  • Balance technical debt, new features, and roadmap priorities to deliver business value.
  • Own the delivery lifecycle by setting and tracking KPIs for velocity and quality.
  • Guide architectural decisions and maintain long-term technical health while enabling rapid delivery.
  • Contribute best practices and strategic frameworks to the Engineering Manager Guild.
  • Serve as the main technical point of contact for external partners such as PSPs and legal data providers.
  • Ensure compliance integrations are reliable, scalable, and operationally sound.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading engineering teams in a hands-on management role.
  • Experience managing 2–3 cross-functional squads or similarly sized engineering groups.
  • Strong backend engineering foundation, ideally in Java or Kotlin.
  • Deep experience scaling compliance or fintech systems.
  • Experience working in high-security or regulated environments.
  • Ability to manage technical migrations or structural changes in fast-paced environments.
  • Comfort making strategic trade-offs between risk, delivery speed, and product growth.
  • Strong communication skills and fluency in English; French is a plus.
  • Interest in emerging technologies, especially AI, and how they can support delivery.
  • Experience collaborating closely with product, design, and technical stakeholders (preferred).

Benefits

  • Stock options for every employee.
  • One month fully paid sabbatical every three years.
  • Free books related to Malt’s business and learning needs.
  • Structured onboarding week in Paris with other new joiners.
  • Annual team-building events.
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace with a strong commitment to equality and respect.

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