Engineering Manager

Details

At NordLayer, we’re building cybersecurity that scales with the business. The platform helps modern teams thrive without security headaches, is trusted by more than 11,000 global companies, integrates with technology stacks, and protects users across borders.

The Engineering Manager will help businesses stay protected through future-ready network security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design, development, deployment, and operations of solutions and features developed by the squad.
• Enable the team by setting clear direction and expectations and proactively eliminating roadblocks.
• Lead and grow an engineering squad of 8 to 10 specialists through guidance, mentorship, performance evaluation, personal development plans, progress tracking, and coaching.
• Lead sprint planning and squad velocity tracking to ensure product milestones are met.
• Develop and execute plans using agile development methodologies.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional squads.
• Discuss business solutions with stakeholders and engineers, propose alternatives, and validate existing solutions.
• Contribute to talent hiring and ensure the employee lifecycle is fully covered, including hiring, onboarding, growth, and offboarding.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of software engineers.
• A solid software development background and either experience with, or a desire to develop, an understanding of networking.
• Ability to understand the logic of systems solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of backend development and networking. Writing code is not expected.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices across the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Openness to collaborating with and mentoring team members while sharing practical knowledge and trends.
• A team-oriented and proactive approach, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Extensive online and in-person training programs, access to Coursera and Skillshare, mentorship, and internal career opportunities.
• Extra vacation days, additional sick leave, special-occasion and parenting days off.
• Premium private health insurance in Lithuania and Poland.
• Free subscriptions to Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic, plus resilience and mindfulness training and mental health events.
• In-house gyms, Multisport and Urban Sport cards, online workouts, group mobility sessions, fitness guidance, and individual consultations.
• Company workations abroad.
• The ability to work from different locations.
• Gifts for birthdays, work anniversaries, weddings, and new family members.
• Summer camps for children and flexible working arrangements for parents.
• Team-building activities and company events.
• Access to Nord Security’s Vilnius headquarters, including silent rooms, gyms, a game room, a music room, and a coffee bar.

Compensation

• PLN 28,000–34,000 gross per month, equivalent to PLN 336,000–408,000 gross per year.