Engineering Manager

As an Engineering Manager at CoinTracker, you’ll lead a team focused on the development and maintenance of our tax computation engine. Your responsibilities will include scaling the system to handle millions of transactions, developing solutions for auditing and proof-of-work, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. You'll also be tasked with solving database scalability challenges to meet the growing demands of the crypto market.

To become an Engineering Manager at CoinTracker, you should have at least 8 years of software development experience and a minimum of 3 years in engineering management. Experience leading backend teams, demonstrating strong collaboration skills, and thriving in ambiguous situations is crucial. Familiarity with crypto, tax, and accounting systems is a bonus but not mandatory.

CoinTracker emphasizes building the most accurate and reliable tax computation engine in the industry. You'll play an integral part in ensuring that our system can process tens of millions of transactions with 99% reliability and 100% accuracy. This involves developing robust auditing solutions and a rule engine that adapts to new regulatory changes, creating peace of mind for our users.

The culture at CoinTracker revolves around mission alignment, trust, and open communication. We believe in empowering our team members to share their thoughts and ideas, fostering collaboration across various teams. As an Engineering Manager, you will be expected to lead by example, driving impact and delivering high results while maintaining a fun and dynamic work environment.

In your first year as an Engineering Manager at CoinTracker, your main focus will be on ensuring that the tax computation engine is the most accurate in the industry. You'll work towards achieving a system capable of processing millions of transactions with reliability and accuracy, preparing for future tax regulations to stay compliant, and elevating the overall performance of the system.

In responding to this question, highlight specific instances where you have successfully led software engineering teams, emphasizing your management style, the size of the teams you managed, and the outcomes of your leadership. It’s beneficial to include metrics or projects that demonstrate your impact on the team.

When discussing this, convey your method for assessing the ambiguity, breaking down the problem, and making informed decisions. Use examples from your past experiences where you successfully navigated through unclear scenarios to deliver high-impact solutions.

Detail your strategies for promoting clear and open communication, such as regular check-ins, transparent goal setting, and fostering a culture of feedback. Illustrate your approach with examples of how this has positively affected team dynamics in your past roles.

Here, explain your approach to staying informed about regulations through continuous learning and collaboration with stakeholders. Share examples of how you have successfully integrated regulatory requirements into the engineering processes in your previous roles.

Provide a specific example illustrating a conflict and your resolution strategy. Discuss how you facilitated a balanced approach that addressed both sides' needs, ensuring that the project goals were not compromised.

In your response, emphasize any previous projects where you successfully scaled software applications. Talk about the challenges faced during the scaling process and how you overcame them to ensure the application met growing demands.

Discuss your prioritization methodologies, such as Agile or Kanban. Provide an example of how you implemented these techniques in a prior role to ensure deadlines were met without sacrificing quality.

In this response, outline key performance indicators (KPIs) you track, such as code quality, on-time delivery, and team engagement. Mention any tools you use to gather and analyze this data, ensuring that you support team improvement and effectiveness.

Share specifics on how you've encouraged growth within your team, such as mentorship programs, training opportunities, or performance reviews. Show that team development is a priority for you and highlight any success stories.

Explain your method for evaluating new technology, including research, trial periods, and team input. Additionally, describe how you'd implement changes while maintaining team morale and productivity during the transition.