Engineering Manager, Regulatory Onboarding

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

As an Engineering Manager for the Regulatory Onboarding Team, you will lead a team of skilled backend engineers focused on ensuring seamless, secure, and compliant user onboarding processes. Your team plays a crucial role in enabling millions of users to join Bitpanda by delivering robust user verification services, integrating with external verification providers, and managing regulatory-critical systems. Your mission is to build scalable, high-performance backend systems that guarantee trust, safety, and regulatory adherence from the very first user interaction.

What you’ll do

• Lead and scale a high-performing backend team focused on regulatory onboarding and verification, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Own the delivery and reliability of critical backend services, ensuring smooth and secure operations.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions in close collaboration with Product, Compliance, and Legal teams.
• Align and coordinate with other Engineering Managers and Frontend teams to manage dependencies and deliver a seamless onboarding experience.
• Drive the technical roadmap while supporting team growth through coaching, mentoring, and structured feedback.

Who you are

• An experienced engineering leader with a track record of building and leading backend teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Deep understanding of backend architecture, Microservices, API design, and system security.
• Strong experience in integrating and managing third-party services, especially in regulated industries (e.g. identity verification, KYC providers). As well as familiar with regulatory frameworks in fintech or crypto (e.g. AML, GDPR) and how to translate them into product and system requirements (nice to have).
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with compliance, legal, and product stakeholders.
• Clear communicator and decision-maker who thrives on balancing technical depth with business context.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped  by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).