
Engineering Manager at Thrill Labs (Europe)
Thrill Labs· Europe·
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About the company
At Thrill Labs, we're not just building a gaming company; we're creating a global sensation. We are the innovative force behind Thrill.com, a groundbreaking crypto gaming venture set to launch soon! Our mission? To build the world’s most epic gaming brand and craft magical experiences for millions of users. Backed by a world-class team, we’re here to redefine the future of gaming.
About the role
We are searching for an Engineering Manager to manage one of our fast-growing engineering teams. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence, and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of innovative, scalable solutions. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the processes and culture of the engineering team, driving high-quality deliverables in an agile environment. You will ensure efficient collaboration across teams, and build systems that can support our ambitious vision.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and Mentor: Guide a team of engineers by providing direction, support, and professional growth opportunities.
- Drive Technical Excellence: Establish and uphold high coding and performance standards, encouraging best practices across the team.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with product, design, and business teams to shape technical solutions that meet business goals.
- Process Optimization: Implement efficient development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable practices to maximize productivity and quality.
- Troubleshoot Complex Challenges: Resolve technical and operational issues swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption to product delivery.
What You’ll Need:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a team management role.
- Still hands on technical and able to code in Java or in one of the frontend technologies.
- Proven track record in leading teams that design and deliver large-scale, distributed systems.
- Solid experience in backend or frontend technologies including Java, Postgres, Kafka, and Redis, or React, Angular and Svelte.
- Practical experience with AWS is a big plus.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
- Ability to set and achieve strategic goals, adapting swiftly to changing priorities.
- English level - C1 or equivalent.
Why Join Us? At Thrill Labs, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of product development, working with a team of innovators who are driven to push boundaries. This isn’t just another job; it’s a chance to make an impact on a global stage. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we want to hear from you.
Why work at Thrill Labs
- Mission-Driven: The company offers the chance to work on a "greenfield" project, building a global gaming brand from the ground up with a team of "innovators, makers, and risk-takers." linkedin.com
- Remote-First Culture: Most roles are listed as remote, with employees distributed across 26 locations worldwide. The company provides flexibility in where you work. builtin.com
- Fast-Paced Environment: Described as moving fast, thinking big, and having a flat, high-impact culture.
- Engineering Excellence: The engineering team is a core part of the business, with a focus on using modern technologies (Java, Kafka, AWS, Snowflake) and building large-scale systems. builtin.com
- Competitive Compensation: While specific salaries are not disclosed, industry standards suggest competitive packages for senior engineering roles (often ranging from $100k-$150k+). scoutify.com