Engineering Manager, Forward Deployed (Privy)

Engineering at Privy

We use boring technology like Node, React, and AWS so we can focus our engineering energy entirely on pushing the boundaries of Privy's core product, e.g. through hardware enclaves, multi-region low-latency APIs, and blockchain abstractions that are accessible to mainstream developers.

About the role

The Engineering Manager will lead the team as it continues to grow. You'll be responsible for helping an outstanding group of Forward Deployed Engineers do the best work of their careers while staying laser-focused on helping Privy and its customers win.

This is a high-leverage role at the intersection of customers, product development, and engineering. You’ll help the team stay focused on the highest-value work, raise the bar on execution, and help turn customer signal into new products and features.

Responsibilities

• Own team outcomes and business impact for Forward Deployed Engineering
• Coach and develop engineers across technical depth, customer empathy, and ownership
• Hold the team accountable to excellence in quality, throughput, and performance
• Ensure the team is focused on the right problems and highest-leverage opportunities
• Partner closely with Product, Solutions Engineering, and GTM
• Stay close to the work—review PRs, help scope technical work, review design docs, and jump in on complex problems
• Build a strong team culture grounded in trust, rigor, and urgency
• Strengthen the feedback loop between customer signal and product roadmap

Qualifications

• Strong ownership and a track record of driving outstanding business impact
• Excellent people management skills and experience growing high-performing engineers
• Strong technical judgment and the ability to evaluate architecture and tradeoffs
• A customer-first mindset and comfort translating ambiguous needs into clear technical direction
• High emotional maturity and strong communication
• Experience managing in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment

What you bring

• Passion for building innovative solutions
• Experience leading engineering teams
• Technical expertise in relevant areas
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package including base salary ($236,000 - $354,000), OTE for sales roles, and potential for equity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, and wellness stipends
• Flexible work arrangements with office-assigned Stripes in most locations expected to spend at least 50% of the time in the office or with users
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to a mission-driven company

Location

New York

Company

Privy

Job Type

Full time