Shakepay

Engineering Manager

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Shakepay is dedicated to revolutionizing financial services in Canada, focusing on making Bitcoin accessible and secure for Canadians. They’ve built the Shakepay app and launched the Shakepay Card to facilitate Bitcoin adoption and savings. With a strong regulatory foundation and a growing community, they are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of passionate developers.

Company Information

  • About Shakepay: Since 2015, Shakepay has been building the Shakepay app to make buying and earning Bitcoin fast, easy, and secure. In 2022, they launched the Shakepay Card, allowing shakers to earn Bitcoin rewards when they shop. They are regulated across all Canadian provinces and territories and backed by $44M in funding from renowned venture capitalists.

Engineering Manager - Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Team Management: Ensure engineers are productive, happy, learning, and doing meaningful work.
  • Project Coordination: Coordinate and direct projects, creating detailed plans to achieve technical and product goals.
  • Analysis & Planning: Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.
  • Talent Acquisition: Interview and hire the best software engineers.
  • Mentorship: Mentor engineers and support their career development.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a multi-discipline engineering team working on complex, full-stack projects with significant company-wide impact.
  • Framework Development: Build or integrate frameworks promoting experimentation and safe release of new features for mobile and web applications.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, design, legal, and customer support teams.
  • Hands-on Contribution: Review code and contribute to the team's efforts through coding.
  • Team Culture: Contribute to the team's culture through participation in Slack channels.

Requirements

  • Experience: Approximately 10 years in software engineering, with 5+ years in management or leadership roles.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience in high-growth environments.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent collaboration and communication abilities to align cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

  • Technical Skills:
    • Experience with Node.js, Typescript, React-Native, Postgres, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Datadog
    • Experience with building financial applications.
  • Domain Knowledge: Bitcoin knowledge.

Application Instructions

  • Interested candidates should apply through Shakepay's career page.
  • Note: Salary information is not provided in the job description.

Skills

Team Management
Project Coordination
Technology Analysis
Resource Planning
Talent Acquisition
Mentorship
Framework Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Code Review
Full-Stack Development

Shakepay

Digital currency platform for Canadians

About Shakepay

Shakepay is a digital currency platform based in Canada that enables users to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum quickly. The platform features a mobile app and web interface designed for easy cryptocurrency transactions, catering to both beginners and experienced users. Shakepay generates revenue through transaction fees and spreads on buy/sell orders. A standout feature is the 'Shakepay Card,' a prepaid Visa card that allows users to spend their cryptocurrency instantly, converting it to Canadian dollars at the time of purchase. The company prioritizes security and gives users control over their digital assets, with all transactions being final and irreversible. Shakepay exclusively serves Canadian residents and complies with local regulations.

Montreal, CanadaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$32.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from Canadian fintech companies could erode Shakepay's market share.
Volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum prices poses a risk to Shakepay's revenue model.
Regulatory changes in Canada could impact Shakepay's operations and compliance costs.

Differentiation

Shakepay offers a unique Shakepay Card for real-time crypto-to-CAD transactions.
The platform provides a seamless user experience for both novice and experienced crypto users.
Shakepay emphasizes security and user control over digital assets, ensuring irreversible transactions.

Upsides

Shakepay's new everyday payments feature enhances its financial tool offerings.
The $44 million Series A funding supports expansion of Bitcoin-focused products.
Integration of AI-driven financial advisory services could enhance user experience.

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