Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

Engineering Manager (m/f/d) at bunch

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bunch is building the backbone of private markets, combining exceptional expertise, operational excellence, and frictionless technology. The platform enables funds and private investors to set up and manage their investment entities seamlessly and securely.

How The Role Contributes To The Company Vision

• You will be at the core of building the technology that powers bunch. We aim to build something meaningful with a real‑world impact.
• You will lead a team and have full accountability for delivering solutions that truly solve customer problems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborate with Product Management: Actively participate in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise.
• Own capacity management: Taking a proactive role in the planning and truly owning the output of your team.
• Drive collaboration across teams: Work closely with other cross‑functional teams to ensure a smooth delivery of new features and improvements.
• Manage our architecture and tech debt: Ensure we are set up for growth in both team‑specific and cross‑cutting areas.
• Team growth: Make sure our engineers understand the core problems we are working on and that their day‑to‑day work contributes to their growth plan.

What You Bring With You

• You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in backend development with:
• TypeScript or other strongly typed language.
• SQL databases.
• Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, ASP.NET Core).
• Svelte or similar front‑end development tools.
• Experience with private markets, fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus.
• Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning.

Our Tech Stack

• Frontend & Backend: TypeScript on both the frontend (Svelte) and the backend (Node.js with Nest.js).
• Database: MySQL.
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS.
• Source Control & CI/CD: GitHub.
• Third‑Party Applications:
• FusionAuth for authentication.
• Retool for low‑code internal frontend solutions.
• Twilio and SendGrid for sending SMS and emails.
• Tally for creating custom forms.

Why You Should Join bunch

• Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a culture of drive and ownership.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid office setup.
• 28 days of vacation per year plus public holidays.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A great tech and work setup with everything you need.

What Your Interview Journey Will Look Like

• First interview with the People team (30 min): Get acquainted with bunch and determine if what we’re offering aligns with your goals.
• Hiring Manager Interview (60 min): Discuss product‑focused culture and values, including collaboration, ownership, self‑awareness, and quality standards.
• Technical Interview (60 min): A technical conversation with two engineers focusing on collaborative problem‑solving with open‑ended questions and specific challenges.
• Final Round: Meet our VP of Engineering and VP of Product (45‑60 min) to discuss ways of working, vision for bunch, and team culture.
• Meet‑and‑Greet (Optional - 30 min): Meet a few members of your future cross‑functional team.

About Bunch

bunch is an investment tech startup founded in Berlin in 2021. With a proven track record, bunch has garnered trust from leading fund managers and institutional LPs, who have collectively committed over €5 billion through the platform.

The private markets are experiencing unprecedented growth, with alternative assets expected to reach nearly $40 trillion by the end of the decade, yet still reliant on outdated tools and methods.

We recently closed our $15.5 million Series A to accelerate bunch’s mission to bring a trillion‑dollar industry into the 21st century, driving a much‑needed digital transformation.

At bunch, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees because we value and celebrate diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not tolerate discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology.

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