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.
To expand our core team, we are hiring a Senior Engineering Manager who wants to play a pivotal role in growing our product development team and transforming the private markets industry.
While you’ll support and guide engineers, our engineers are self-driven in terms of personal growth. Your primary responsibilities will be ensuring our engineering output delivers tangible value, as well as technical and architectural direction and team resources.
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
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
To excel as a member of the Product Development team, you should combine a passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
3+ years' experience leading teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in backend development with:
TypeScript or any 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
Node.js, React.js, Sequelize, Mysql, Okta, Docker, AWS.We strive to keep our technology stack as simple and efficient as possible.
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
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.
First interview with the People team to get acquainted with bunch, discuss your people leadership experiences, and understand if what we’re offering is what you’re searching for.
Deep-dive with team members to assess your technical skills and knowledge, and get to know the team.
Deep-dive with our Head of Engineering and VP Product to discover the product and the business on a deeper level and discuss methodologies and best practices.
Final meeting with peers to further learn about our ways of working and team culture.
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 €3 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.
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Join the dynamic team at bunch as a Senior Engineering Manager in Berlin, where you can play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of private markets! At bunch, we’re dedicated to creating innovative solutions that empower funds and private investors to manage their investments seamlessly. In this exciting position, you’ll be at the heart of our technology development, leading and mentoring a self-driven team of engineers, ensuring our engineering output solves real customer problems. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with Product Management to discover relevant challenges, owning capacity management, and driving inter-team collaboration for smooth project delivery. Additionally, you will manage the tech architecture and assist in ensuring our solutions scale efficiently as we continue to grow. We’re looking for someone who brings strong communication skills, a passion for technology, and a robust background in backend development. If you have experience leading teams and possess deep knowledge of TypeScript, SQL, and frameworks like Nest.js, you’re exactly who we need! At bunch, you’ll enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work environment, generous vacation time, and an energetic culture that champions ownership and teamwork. As we embark on this digital transformation, your expertise will be crucial in helping us make an impactful change in the trillion-dollar private markets industry. Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join us at bunch and help innovate the world of investment technology.
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