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We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the User Authentication team at Bolt. In this role, you will drive the design and development of secure, seamless authentication experiences that power the identity and trust infrastructure for our entire platform. You will help build systems that protect and empower our 200M+ customers while enabling smooth access across Bolt's global services.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented software engineers, working closely with Product, Security, Analytics, and Operations teams to deliver impactful and secure user authentication flows across all Bolt applications.
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With over 200 million customers in 53+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!
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<title>About the role</title>
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As an Engineering Manager for the User Authentication Platform team, you will lead a team of backend engineers in designing, building, and scaling secure authentication and identity solutions. Your team will take on exciting product and platform challenges, such as building frictionless multi-factor authentication flows, developing user-centric device management capabilities, and safeguarding the integrity of user sessions at global scale.
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<title>Your daily adventures will include:</title>
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- <point>Leading and mentoring a high-performing engineering team focused on user authentication and identity management</point>
- <point>Driving the development of platform features such as multi-factor authentication, device and session control, and secure login experiences</point>
- <point>Ensuring security and privacy best practices are embedded in everything the team delivers</point>
- <point>Collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Security, Analytics, and Operations to define strategy and deliver impactful authentication experiences</point>
- <point>Championing technical excellence and performance at scale for mission-critical authentication services</point>
- <point>Managing team growth and performance, including hiring, mentoring, and enabling career development</point>
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<title>About you:</title>
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- <point>You have proven experience in engineering leadership and stakeholder management within fast-paced tech environments</point>
- <point>You’ve led or worked closely with backend teams building secure and scalable user authentication or identity-related systems</point>
- <point>You prioritize security, user experience, and operational excellence equally when delivering products at scale</point>
- <point>You use data and metrics to make informed decisions, especially around system design, risk management, and feature impact</point>
- <point>You can hire, inspire, and lead a high-performing team with a strong engineering culture</point>
- <point>You drive initiatives end-to-end and thrive on turning complex challenges into elegant and secure solutions</point>
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Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!
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<title>Why you’ll love it here:</title>
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- <point>Play a direct role in shaping the security and user experience of one of Europe’s leading platforms</point>
- <point>Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 53 countries</point>
- <point>Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world</point>
- <point>Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities</point>
- <point>Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work</point>
- <point>Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork</point>
- <point>Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks</point>
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<text>*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.</text>
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