nitra

Engineering Manager (Taipei) at nitra (Taipei, Taiwan)

nitra· Taipei, Taiwan·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Manager

Job description

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership and intellectual rigor.
  • Leverage your background in system design and engineering to guide technical architecture and code quality.
  • Partner closely with US-based product, design, and executive teams to align on vision and delivery.
  • Lead hiring efforts in Taipei to scale the engineering organization, implementing necessary structures and processes without sacrificing speed.
  • Handle and re-prioritize a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment, turning challenges into opportunities to level up.

You have:

  • A background as a former engineer with a deep understanding of system design.
  • 5+ years of experience in Engineering; 2+ years minimum of experience managing engineering teams.
  • Proven experience in a fast-moving startup
  • High English and Mandarin proficiency to communicate effectively with a global team.
  • A total willingness to work flexible, nightly hours to collaborate with our U.S. team.
  • A clear leadership philosophy and the ability to mentor leads and scale structures.
  • Experience in Fintech, Marketplaces, or Healthcare is a significant plus.

We offer:

  • Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner. When the company wins, you win.
  • Competitive Salary - You’re the best of the best, and your salary will reflect your experience and reward your contributions to Nitra.
  • Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day.

Why work at nitra

  • Hybrid working model: Collaborate in person four days a week with built-in flexibility. nitra.com/careers
  • Platinum-level health insurance (health, vision, dental) and pre-tax commuter benefits with 25% company match.
  • Competitive salary reflecting top-tier talent plus equity ownership ("Everyone at Nitra is an owner").
  • Generous 401k match and retirement benefits.
  • Global team culture with offices on three continents and a high-performance, collaborative environment.
  • Rapid career growth – 62 open roles across multiple departments with a 1967% YoY increase in job postings. linkedin.com

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