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Senior Engineering Manager, Platform

Shakepay
Location
Remote, Canada
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$230,000 - 280,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps or SRE roles
  • 3+ years managing and growing high-performing teams
  • Familiarity with technologies like Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, ArgoCD, Datadog, PostgreSQL, CI/CD tooling, and GitOps
  • Experience operating production systems and supporting on-call rotations
  • Ability to set technical direction across both developer experience and infrastructure
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on business impact
Nice to have
  • Experience in fintech or other regulated environments
  • Prior experience as a Staff or Senior Engineer before moving into management
  • Interest in Bitcoin and excitement to learn more
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Shakepay, you will lead and develop a team of platform engineers focused on Infrastructure, SRE, and DevOps. Your role involves setting technical direction, overseeing cloud infrastructure, and enhancing developer productivity through automation and intelligent tooling. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the platform meets both developer and business needs while maintaining operational excellence.

Benefits
  • Generous AI token budget (currently unlimited)
  • Stock options as part of their total compensation
  • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
  • Remote-friendly: Work from anywhere in Canada, with optional access to our office spaces in Montreal and Toronto
  • A $2,000 annual budget for courses, certifications, and training to support your career growth
  • 20 days of vacation per year. And if you use all your vacation, we give you a $1,000 bonus
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is $230,000 - 280,000 CAD, which may vary based on experience and qualifications
  • Fluency in English is required due to the nature of the platform and customer base
  • The role involves a balance of hands-on technical work and people leadership, which may appeal to different candidates
  • The company encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, which may indicate a focus on potential over traditional experience
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