Engineering Manager at ComplyAdvantage

At ComplyAdvantage, we are on a mission to neutralize the risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. As the financial industry’s leading source of AI-driven risk data, we help over 1,000 companies globally understand the people and businesses they interact with. Our technology processes millions of data points to identify risk events in real-time. Since our founding in 2014, we have grown to over 500 people across five global hubs, backed by major investors like Goldman Sachs and Index Ventures. We are looking for a passionate leader to help us continue this momentum as we scale our team and our impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a Full Time Engineering Manager to join our innovative tech team. In this role, you will be a key player in designing and implementing high-performance systems that are essential for detecting financial risks. You will report to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with other managers to own cross-team initiatives, ensuring our solutions meet the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your team by managing the growth, development, and onboarding of current and new engineers.
• Mentor your team members while fostering a positive environment that encourages innovation and a continuous learning mindset.
• Partner with product counterparts to set the technical direction and ensure we deliver effectively against our roadmap.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong background in managing high-performing engineering teams and a deep understanding of modern software practices. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in leadership within an engineering organization.
• Proficiency in a JVM-based language, such as Kotlin.
• Expertise in building microservices and working with data-intensive applications.
• Strong experience with relational databases like Postgres.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Familiarity with our broader tech stack, including Python, TypeScript, React, Kafka, gRPC, Grafana, and ArgoCD.
• A commitment to being based in Lisbon.

Location

This position is based in Portugal. We operate on a hybrid work model, which requires you to be in the office two days per week to support team collaboration and relationship building.

Compensation and Benefits

We are committed to the well-being and professional growth of our team members. Our benefits package includes:

• Equity compensation so you can share in the success of what we are building.
• An unlimited vacation policy to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A learning budget of €2200 per year to help you advance your career.
• A €235 starter budget to help you set up your home office.
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, hybrid environment with talented colleagues.