Engineering Manager - Ledger Wallet

Job description

We’re a team of experts pushing the limits of what’s possible, united by our common goal to unlock true freedom through digital ownership, making technology accessible for all. We believe in a world where users, creators and enterprises manage their value with ownership and freedom. Our curiosity drives us to innovate, empowering individuals on a global scale. We believe change is constant and our team moves forward as one, with a culture of problem-solving where every employee is empowered and supported to challenge tradition and create solutions. Our mission is simple: to make self-custody accessible and give people the keys to their own financial futures. If you want to make a true impact, we want you to join us at Ledger. At Ledger, we’re proud to be the global platform for digital assets and Web3, with over 20% of the world’s crypto assets secured through our Ledger devices. With our headquarters in Paris, and offices in Vierzon, Grenoble, Montpellier, London, Portland, Geneva, Zurich and Central Singapore, we have a team of around 600 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 7.5 millions units already sold in 200 countries. The team: To support our continued growth, we’re hiring an Engineering Manager to join the Wallet Experience business unit. You’ll work directly with the Engineering Director and lead high-performing teams that deliver core features across our top-rated native applications. This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll shape the product experience millions of users rely on every day and help define how a modern engineering team builds with AI. What you’ll be doing: Management - Lead your team and meet regularly with your direct reports to give frequent, actionable feedback. - Drive recruitment, performance assessments, training and career development for your team. - Help each person set clear goals and improve their practices, supporting their growth and our retention goals. - Build AI fluency in your team: coach engineers to use AI tools well, share what works, and make AI-assisted development part of how they grow. Tech - Drive projects end to end, applying best-in-class engineering practices: clean architecture, strong test coverage, code review and observability. - Lead the adoption of AI across the development lifecycle, from coding agents and AI-assisted reviews to test generation and automated workflows. Set clear guardrails for quality, security and privacy. - Participate in sprint delivery, monitor engineering metrics, and be accountable for the quality of what ships. - Bring forward innovative solutions and encourage innovative thinking from others, including new ways AI can remove toil and speed up delivery. Delivery & Impact - Work closely with Delivery Managers, Product Owners and Designers to assess feasibility, give technical recommendations, and help with estimation and planning. - Focus the team on outcomes, not output: tie work to user and business impact, and measure it. - Delegate effectively so work is completed as specified, without micromanaging. - Set clear expectations and make sure practices are followed to meet Ledger’s quality bar. Leadership & Communication - Bring a positive “can do” attitude and be a role model for others. - Communicate proactively and be a well-identified point of contact for other teams. - Track progress, risks and issues, and communicate them to the right stakeholders. - Champion a culture of continuous improvement, where the team regularly reviews and raises its own standards. What we’re looking for: - 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams. - Strong experience in React.js development, tools and libraries. - Good knowledge of browsers and web APIs. - Knowledge of React Native is appreciated. - Hands-on experience using AI tools in software development (e.g. coding assistants or agents), and a clear view of how to adopt them responsibly at team level. - A track record of raising engineering standards and delivering measurable impact. - Experience with CI/CD and building deployment pipelines is a plus. - Knowledge of UI/UX practices in software development. - A team-player mindset, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. - Enthusiasm for hiring and developing people. - Willingness to build skills in the Web3 industry. At Ledger, we are dedicated to continually investing in our employees which is why we offer more than just salaries; we provide comprehensive compensation packages that include a wide range of benefits. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to: - Flexible work options - Our hybrid policy allows employees to work from home up to 3 times per week - Health & Wellness support - Health and Life Insurance. - Finan