Engineering Manager

Boku Inc. (BOKU.L) is the leading global provider of local mobile-first

payments solutions. Global brands including Amazon, DAZN, Meta, Google,

Microsoft, Netflix, Sony, Spotify, and Tencent rely on Boku to reach millions

of new paying consumers who do not use credit cards with our purpose-

built payment network of more than 250 local payment methods that reach

7 billion accounts across 65 countries. Every year, Boku processes over $9

billion in value for our customers. Incorporated in 2008, Boku is

headquartered in London and San Francisco and has employees in over 39

countries around the world, including Brazil, China, Estonia, Germany,

Ireland, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE. Boku is a truly global company that

takes pride in its diversity and thriving equal opportunity workplace.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Manager for the Merchant

Experience team whose mission is to seamlessly onboard our merchants

into our platform, simplify payment method activation, and enable them to

understand and grow their business through our web-based Merchant

Portal. As Boku broadens its global reach and expands payment method

offerings, your leadership will be essential in driving this growth. In

partnership with key stakeholders, you will help validate the product

roadmap and steer the team’s technical strategy and execution.

Additionally, you will engage directly with merchants to understand their

technical challenges and develop innovative and scalable solutions to meet

their needs. We work in a hybrid environment with the flexibility to work

from home or office (2 days a week).

About You:

• People Leader – You care about your team members and are passionate
• about increasing their impact and growing their careers.
• Product-minded – You enjoy working with stakeholders in solving customers'
• problems or building out new product capabilities through technology.
• Ownership – You are driven, self-motivated, and take ownership of your
• work.
• Hands-on Technical Leader – You are excited to roll up your sleeves and
• work alongside your team members. This role will require 10-20% hands-on
• technical work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 3-5 engineers that include hiring, performance management,
• career development, etc
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and assistance to the team in
• executing product roadmaps and building scalable, easy-to-use applications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Product, Design, and Operations
• teams.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager on the team roadmap and help set
• the long-term technical vision for the team.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to engage with our merchants and
• collaborate with the customer success team.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of relevant
• engineering work experience and 2+ years of management experience.
• Able to thrive on a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Experience in developing web-based products for end users.
• Experience with Java or other OOP languages.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular, React,
• Vue.js, etc.
• Experience working in a globally distributed environment.

What you'll get in return:

• Stock options for publicly listed Boku Inc
• Generous referral bonus
• Extra vacation days between Christmas and New Year
• Home Office equipment budget
• Exciting possibility to work with well-known names in the internet/digital/mobile/gaming industry
• Personal development, growth & learning opportunities in a motivated, talented and international team
• Independence to define your role: the freedom to act and take responsibility
• Cozy and comfortable working environment at our office in Tallinn or Tartu city center.
• Extra paid sick days for yourself or in case your children are ill.