Engineering Manager | NordLayer

At NordLayer, we’re building cybersecurity that scales with the business.

A toggle-ready platform that helps modern teams thrive—without the security headaches. Trusted by 11,000+ global companies, NordLayer plugs into any tech stack and protects users across borders.

Your impact? Helping businesses stay protected and moving forward with future-ready network security

Key qualities and behaviors of a successful leader at Nord Security

Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design, development, deployment, and operations of the solutions/features your squad engineers develop;

• Team enablement; ensure that your team is setup to succeed. Set clear direction and expectations and proactively eliminate roadblocks;

• Lead and grow an Engineering squad of 8 to 10 specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and helping them grow (evaluating performance, creating personal development plans, tracking progress, and coaching them along the way);

• Lead sprint planning and squad velocity tracking activities to ensure that product milestones are met;

• Develop and execute plans using agile development methodologies;

• Collaborate with other cross-functional squads;

• Discuss business solutions with stakeholders and other engineers, propose alternatives, or validate existing solutions;

• Contribute to new talent hiring and ensure that employee lifecycle is fully covered (hiring, onboarding, growth, offboarding);

Core Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of software engineers;

• Solid software development background, and either experience or a desire to develop an understanding of a networking domain. The team is solving highly complex technical challenges on the intersection of backend development and networking. You’re not expected to write the code, but you’ll need to understand the logic of the system;

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations;

• Openness to collaborate and mentor team members, while also sharing practical knowledge and trends;

• Team-spirited, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment;

What We Offer

• Sharpen your edge: training, mentorship, and room to grow — always.

• Take the time you need: extra vacation days, sick days, and time off when life calls.

• Get premium healthcare: private health insurance in Lithuania and Poland — fully covered.

• Protect your peace: enjoy free subscriptions to Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic, and our own resilience and mindfulness trainings.

• Own your fitness: in-house gyms, sport cards, online workouts, and personal guidance — on us.

• Pack your bags for workation: experience our company-wide trip abroad to the fullest.

• Work from anywhere: work from wherever keeps you in the zone.

• Celebrate your milestones: birthdays, weddings, and new family members — all deserve a gift.

• Parent with ease: children’s summer camps and flexibility around the schedule — because parenting never pauses.