Engineering Manager - Europe

Plaid1 weeks ago

Location

London

Type

Full Time

Salary

GBP 150,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Plaid is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in London to lead their European engineering team, driving technical strategy and managing a team of 9+ engineers across critical financial infrastructure domains. The role requires a seasoned technical leader who can navigate complex fintech ecosystems, shape product direction, and drive high-impact engineering initiatives in the open banking platform.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and grow a team of 9+ engineers from mid-level to Staff, building a strong and accountable team culture

Strategic Direction: Set and drive technical and product direction for Plaid in Europe, partnering with cross-functional leaders

Technical Problem Solving: Dive deep into technical design, unblock complex problems, and maintain high production quality standards

Business Alignment: Represent engineering in leadership discussions and align European priorities with broader company strategy

What we look for

Technical

System ArchitectureDeep understanding of designing scalable distributed systems

Technology StackProficiency in modern engineering technologies and architectures

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in software engineering

Experience

Engineering Management2-3 years of engineering management experience

Technical Leadership8+ years of industry experience, including time as a Staff-level engineer

Skills

Required skills

Engineering LeadershipProven ability to lead and grow engineering teams with clear goal-setting and coaching

Technical ArchitectureExperience designing scalable, reliable distributed systems

Cross-functional CollaborationStrong skills in partnering with product, design, and business stakeholders

System DesignAbility to solve complex technical challenges and maintain high production quality standards

Nice to have

Fintech ExperienceBackground in payments, credit, or regulated financial domains

International Team ManagementExperience leading teams in multi-region or global environments

Startup ExperiencePrior work in high-growth technology startups

Compensation & benefits

Salary

GBP 150,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive salary package with potential equity

Career Growth

Opportunities for professional development in a high-growth fintech environment

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
2
Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on system design and leadership experience
3
Leadership Assessment — Interviews with engineering leadership to evaluate management capabilities
4
Final Executive Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to align on strategic vision and cultural fit