Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - London

About Us Welcome to Zopa! Founded in 2005, Zopa pioneered the peer-to-peer lending model, and in 2020, we proudly launched Zopa Bank. Our mission is to reshape the financial landscape by focusing on what our customers truly want, revolutionizing the banking experience. At Zopa, we prioritize people and promote a culture of empowerment, encouraging our team to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change in finance. Discover our innovative offerings at Zopa.com! Our remarkable achievements are a testament to our incredible team. We don’t just win industry accolades; we are consistently recognized as one of the UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.If you're passionate about tackling unconventional challenges and are driven to make an impactful difference, Zopa is the right place for you. Join us, and let's create something extraordinary together! Follow our journey on Instagram @zopalife.The Opportunity As an Engineering Manager at Zopa, you will play a crucial role in shaping the development of our talented engineering teams, guiding them as they create innovative products for millions of users. You will elevate our delivery standards and ensure that we focus on quality and efficiency in every aspect of our work.This position is perfect for someone who thrives on ownership and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with Product and various partners, you will strategize, navigate trade-offs, and proactively address challenges. Engineering Managers at Zopa inspire change by building strong relationships, influencing cross-functional teams, and leveraging insights to drive organizational progress. In uncertain situations, you will provide clarity through decision-making, prioritization, and unifying teams towards common goals.We seek Engineering Managers who actively identify problems and seize opportunities. Utilizing customer feedback and service metrics, you will enhance quality and reliability, empowering your team to deliver confidently in complex environments.Our Team Our engineering teams at Zopa are expanding across various product-engineering tribes, and we are looking for dynamic leaders to help us grow and innovate further.

About UsPerk, formerly known as TravelPerk, is the leading intelligent platform dedicated to revolutionizing travel and spend management. Our innovative solutions are designed to eliminate the time-consuming manual tasks that hinder productivity, automating processes from travel bookings to expense management, invoicing, and beyond. We are passionate about addressing the significant issue of shadow work that detracts from employee productivity, morale, and creativity, with a mission to enable impactful work.With over 10,000 trusted clients globally, including renowned brands like Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, we aim to tackle the staggering 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, contributing to a $1.7 trillion challenge in the industry.Founded in 2015, Perk has rapidly expanded into a global enterprise with a workforce exceeding 1,800 employees across 12 offices, proudly headquartered in London and Boston. We blend innovation, control, and simplicity to transform workplace dynamics and enhance employee experiences.Our values at Perk are deeply rooted in ownership, delivering a stellar 7-star experience, and fostering a unified team culture. We prioritize curiosity, purpose, and a growth mindset to unlock your potential. Our talent team consists of leading experts from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you are eager to make a tangible impact and redefine how millions experience work, we invite you to join us.Discover more about us at www.perk.com.Role Overview:Ensure the successful delivery and professional growth of your engineering team(s).Serve as a servant leader, adapting your leadership style to meet the needs of your engineers.Support individual performance and career development through effective coaching and mentorship.

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Designed for innovators by innovators, CoreWeave provides a robust platform of technology, tools, and expert teams that empower visionaries to develop and scale AI applications with utmost confidence. Our superior infrastructure performance, combined with profound technical expertise, accelerates breakthroughs and transforms compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became publicly traded (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Discover more at www.coreweave.com. We are proud to be recognized as a Living Wage accredited Employer. What You’ll Do:The Monolith AI Platform Engineering Team at CoreWeave is pivotal in constructing and scaling the core platform that facilitates the world's most advanced engineering simulations and AI workflows. This team is crucial in evolving distributed architecture and enabling the next generation of AI-agentic applications, delivering the reliable, high-performance foundation trusted by the world's leading engineering firms.About the Role:We are in search of an Engineering Manager to spearhead the Monolith AI Platform Team and assist in scaling this essential platform. This role involves mentoring and guiding a team of engineers as we push the frontiers of simulation technology and AI-agentic applications. As the manager, you will have the opportunity to:Shape the culture and standards of your team—fostering mutual support and enhancing the overall performance of the Monolith AI.Empower your team members and create avenues for their professional development and growth.Instill a customer-centric approach, conducting regular needs assessments and prioritization, crafting and executing roadmaps, while ensuring platform reliability and availability.Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand requirements and guide their integrations with your team’s platform.Establish processes and standards that foster a mature practice of testing, distributed systems orchestration, and platform delivery to ensure a top-tier customer experience.Encourage growth, adaptation, and investment in your peers while sharing ideas, listening actively, embracing curiosity, and enjoying the journey.

Location: Office-based in London, UK (King’s Cross)Contract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £180k to £280k+ (subject to experience) + Equity + Excellent BenefitsAt PortSwigger, we prioritize in-office collaboration five days a week, believing that close proximity fosters clarity, trust, and high-quality decision-making. Our London office is a strategic investment aimed at establishing a robust engineering function capable of delivering independently and attracting top talent.As an Engineering Manager leading our London-based engineers, you will oversee a team dedicated to developing the systems, tooling, and services that unlock new features in our products. Your team will concentrate on impactful engineering initiatives, delivering capabilities, tooling, and shared systems that drive significant results.You will collaborate closely with a Product Manager, acting as a true partner in determining what the team builds, why it is essential, and how to measure success.This role offers the chance to:Shape a new team in a new locationCreate the platforms and features that empower our core product suite, unlocking new use cases for our global customer baseDevelop systems that enable AI-driven and collaborative work at scale for our usersServe as a cultural and operational anchor for our expanding London officePortSwigger is a profitable, majority founder-owned company focused on long-term investment. This allows us the freedom to build thoughtfully—without the pressures of growth-at-all-costs or short-term decision-making driven by exit strategies. We are committed to constructing enduring infrastructure.We collaborate by default. Those who join us now will play a pivotal role in defining our team dynamics, establishing what excellence looks like, and shaping the daily atmosphere of the office.

Join the Lendable TeamLendable is dedicated to crafting the most innovative technology to empower individuals in accessing credit and saving money. As one of the foremost fintech companies globally, we have made remarkable strides:Recognized as one of the newest unicorns in the UK with a vibrant team of over 700 professionals.Ranked among the fastest-growing tech firms in the UK.Achieved profitability since 2017.Supported by prestigious investors, including Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs.Celebrated by customers with top ratings (4.9 stars across thousands of reviews on Trustpilot).We have successfully reinvented the Big Three consumer finance products—loans, credit cards, and car finance—ensuring that our customers receive funds within minutes rather than days.Our growth trajectory is steep, as we aim to capture the two largest Western markets (UK and US), where trillions of financial products are currently managed by outdated systems and cumbersome processes.Your OpportunityTake ownership from day one, making impactful decisions that influence Lendable’s future.Collaborate within small teams of exceptional talent, dedicated to solving challenges and innovating beyond conventional limits.Develop cutting-edge in-house technology utilizing new data sources, machine learning, and AI for operational efficiency.Role OverviewAs an Engineering Manager at Lendable, you will be part of a unique team of leaders who blend strategic insight with hands-on technical leadership and effective people management. You will play a central role in guiding our engineering teams while aligning projects with business objectives and fostering team development for sustained innovation and success.

Join dev2 as an Engineering Manager in the dynamic FinTech sector. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of talented engineers, driving innovation and excellence in financial technology solutions. Your expertise will shape the development of cutting-edge products that transform the financial landscape.As a key leader, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering projects, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and align with strategic business objectives. You will foster a collaborative environment, mentoring team members and promoting best practices in software development.

Join Affinidi as an Engineering Manager and lead our dynamic engineering team in London! You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. As a key leader, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps, mentor engineers, and contribute to strategic planning.

Ebury empowers ambitious businesses to achieve global growth, and we adopt the same philosophy for our team members. We promote innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.If you're a collaborative individual eager to revolutionize how businesses function on a global scale, we invite you to connect with us. Join Ebury and accelerate your career while shaping the future of finance.Engineering ManagerLondon Victoria Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from homeAbout the RoleWe are on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of skilled engineers in the development and upkeep of our innovative financial technology platform. In this pivotal role, you will shape the technical direction of one of our new teams within the enabling domain, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that align with customer needs. You will cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within your team while driving ongoing improvement and growth.

Join the team that's transforming the way the world engages with design.Hello and welcome!We appreciate your interest in joining our team. We understand that job searching can be a lengthy process, so let’s cut to the chase.Your Work EnvironmentThe vibrant Canva London office, located near the picturesque Hoxton Square in Shoreditch, is an inspiring place to work. While our headquarters are based in Sydney, Australia, London serves as our European hub, housing a variety of teams and event spaces to connect with colleagues and the community. You will be greeted by our welcoming Vibe team at the reception, enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared by our Head Chef, and have access to diverse workspaces for collaboration or focused tasks. We trust our Canvanauts to choose their work settings, allowing them to strike the ideal balance for achieving their goals.Your RoleAs Canva continues to evolve, adaptability is part of our core values. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities that may evolve over time:Collaborate with designers and product managers to define new features, functionalities, and technical requirements.Introduce and implement innovative strategies and solutions to future-proof our offerings.Engage in the code review process, both as an author and a reviewer.Lead, mentor, and support your team to help them meet their objectives.Conduct structured performance reviews, regular one-on-ones, participate in the hiring of new engineers, and set goals and milestones for your team.Promote a positive and constructive work atmosphere by encouraging teamwork, open communication, and ongoing learning and development opportunities.Ideal Candidate ProfileYou have a solid track record of developing high-performance commercial software in Ruby for large-scale global projects. (Our technology stack includes Ruby on Rails, React, MySQL, Redis, and S3).Your knowledge is grounded in computer science and engineering principles, encompassing concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns.You possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and can lead discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.You bring several years of experience in people management, guiding and mentoring software engineers. Your passion for mentorship drives you to empower others.You exhibit a strong sense of ownership and are enthusiastic about fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth.

StrideUp is pioneering a transformative approach to finance, creating value-driven financial solutions that empower individuals to achieve their financial aspirations. As the 5th fastest-growing fintech in the UK and Ireland in 2025, we've successfully allocated hundreds of millions in property finance, helping countless people realize their financial dreams.What sets us apart is our unique blend of purpose and performance. We initially focused on home finance, developing a shariah-compliant alternative that has gained the trust of the Muslim community and appeals to anyone seeking fairer, transparent financial products. This strong product-market fit has fueled our growth, and we are just getting started. Our ambition extends further; we aim to broaden our services and establish a financial institution that opens doors for communities often overlooked.Becoming part of StrideUp means joining a high-performing, values-driven team at a pivotal moment in our journey. With a solid track record of success and an immense opportunity on the horizon, we are poised for further growth. Are you ready to be part of this exciting chapter?StrideUp is supported by prominent venture capital and private equity investors, having secured over £35 million in funding.

Your OpportunityJoin Omnea, where we are transforming the procurement landscape for enterprise businesses. Our mission is to streamline a process that often leads to extensive delays and involves multiple departments, including Finance, Legal, Security, and IT.With a substantial investment of $75M from Khosla Ventures, Insight Partners, and Accel, we are developing an AI-driven platform that simplifies buying processes, ensuring rapid, secure, and efficient transactions. Our solution offers centralized requests, automated approvals, insights into supplier risk, and complete visibility into spending.Operating in a $7B+ untapped market, we have rapidly achieved a tenfold increase in ARR, gaining the trust of notable global companies such as Spotify, MongoDB, Monzo, and Albertsons. We are proud to be recognized as the 4th fastest growing startup in Europe.Our team has a strong background in scaling innovative companies, previously having scaled Tessian, a cybersecurity firm backed by leading investors like Sequoia and Accel. Our leadership comprises experienced founders and operators who have successfully built unicorns and launched outstanding products.As part of our Engineering leadership team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside exceptional leaders including Ben, Abs, Sabrina, and Rebe.

About UsAt Quantexa, we are driven by a relentless desire to improve and innovate. Our culture fosters an environment of discovery, allowing us to forge meaningful connections with our clients and instigate genuine changes in their industries. Join us and experience a balance of autonomy and support as you shape a career aligned with your aspirations. With 41% of our team representing diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds and over 20 languages spoken across 47 nationalities, we cultivate an inclusive community for everyone.The OpportunityAs an Engineering Manager, you will be integral to our Research and Development department, collaborating closely with our Engineering teams on the Quantexa Platform, our flagship Contextual Decision Intelligence product. Your focus will be on enhancing and delivering high-quality solutions through thoughtful engineering practices, ensuring sustainability and collaboration.Our platform processes, analyzes, and presents vast amounts of data, enabling organizations to detect unusual and potentially suspicious activities. It features a user interface that supports detailed investigations into fraud and financial crime, allowing users to navigate complex networks with ease.The R&D department spans London, Ireland, and Malaga, comprising over 100 agile team members, including Engineers, Designers, and QA specialists, each focusing on distinct aspects of the Platform.Technology StackOur backend services are primarily developed in Scala and deployed as microservices. We prioritize functional and strongly typed programming, utilizing libraries such as Cats and Shapeless. We employ Akka and Monix to construct scalable and reliable distributed services, implementing patterns like event sourcing and CQRS within our persistence layer.On the frontend, we leverage modern frameworks including TypeScript, Angular (6+), and ngrx, designed for extensibility and customization.Additionally, we integrate AI tools across our software development lifecycle, combining external services like Claude and Vertex with our proprietary tools to enhance our engineering capabilities.In this role, you will:Collaborate with various Engineering teams to support the launch of new components and features for the Quantexa Platform, while maintaining a strong quality focus.Mentor, support, and develop Engineers at all levels, contributing to recruitment, onboarding, and learning opportunities across the department.Be based in the UK, with occasional travel to our offices in Europe as needed.Bring substantial technical experience to contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.

Your ImpactAs the Engineering Manager, you will spearhead the engineering team dedicated to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge SaaS products. Your leadership will ensure the timely delivery of exceptional software solutions that meet our high standards. You will oversee project requirements, delegate tasks effectively, and uphold excellence in all project deliveries.What You'll DoProject Leadership: Define project requirements, create work schedules, and assign tasks to achieve project objectives.Team Management: Lead a talented team of engineers, fostering communication and collaboration across departments, while engaging with various stakeholders including management, product managers, and designers.Reporting: Generate progress reports and present findings to pertinent stakeholders.Risk Management: Recognize potential risks and devise contingency plans as necessary.Who You AreOver 10 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.Proficient in SaaS environments, with a solid understanding of cloud-based technologies and architectures.Experienced in leading, managing, and scaling engineering teams effectively.Strong technical foundation in software development, ideally with hands-on experience in building SaaS products, including skills in API and Data Model Design and Implementation.Practical experience with programming languages such as Kotlin, Java, C#, and Python in an enterprise context.Proven ability to inspire and motivate a diverse engineering team, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills.Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with the capability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.Knowledge of secure design and development principles.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address technical, personnel, and project-related challenges.Even Better If You Have…Experience with Feature or Release Toggles as a code branching strategy.Experience in selecting and extending third-party components for operational efficiency.Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

ABOUT BEAMERYBeamery is a pioneering AI platform reshaping the HR technology landscape. We empower enterprise organizations to make informed and equitable talent decisions, streamlining recruitment, enhancing internal mobility, fostering effective upskilling initiatives, and enabling dynamic workforce planning. Annually, we assist our clients in hiring and redeploying over a million individuals.Discover more about our impact here.Why Join Us?This is an exhilarating time to become part of our team as we deepen our integrations with leading platforms like SAP, Workday, Microsoft, and LinkedIn, seamlessly embedding our skills intelligence where critical workforce decisions are made. We are advancing our AI capabilities to help clients strategically plan for the future, driving workforce strategies, internal mobility, and skills forecasting. Additionally, we leverage proprietary LLMs and knowledge graph technology to broaden talent pools and promote fairer decision-making at scale. We prioritize a culture of trust, empathy, and honesty, ensuring our workforce feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.Our Tech Stack: TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Istio, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RedisAs an Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing autonomous delivery team, ensuring knowledge continuity and operational excellence. Your main goal will be to empower your team to achieve peak performance.Your Responsibilities:Drive team performance through metrics related to productivity, quality, and team dynamics.Continuously improve processes and techniques to enhance alignment, performance, and a sense of purpose in line with Beamery's engineering ethos.Cultivate strong, trusting relationships with your direct reports, tailoring coaching and mentoring to facilitate their growth.Promote professional development through upskilling, mentorship, and strategic hiring.Oversee team stand-ups and assess progress towards sprint and release goals.

At SumUp, our mission is to bridge the gap between merchants and consumers, fostering thriving local communities. We are dedicated to creating a rewarding loyalty experience that connects individuals to the small businesses they cherish, while facilitating seamless, cost-free transactions for our merchants. With SumUp Local, we prioritize loyalty and merchant discovery on every checkout screen, empowering businesses to expand their customer base while growing our consumer network. This role presents a high-impact opportunity to tackle diverse challenges at a rapid pace with a global perspective. You will utilize strategic thinking, creativity, and innovative ideas within the Consumer Tribe, driving advancements in SumUp Local and defining the connection between consumers and merchants. Collaboration across various teams will be essential, providing broad exposure and the chance to influence product development at all levels. If you are passionate about building consumer-centric products, designing loyalty platforms, and supporting small businesses, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact.

At Orbital Industries, we harness the power of artificial intelligence to create cutting-edge data center hardware that surpasses industry standards. Our innovative AI technology simulates materials at the atomic level, allowing us to evaluate millions of hardware configurations in the time it takes traditional methods to assess only hundreds. This leads to the development of optimal designs that are unmatched in performance.Each deployment generates valuable field data that continuously enhances our AI models. This cycle of improvement means that as our models become more sophisticated, so does the hardware we produce, enabling even more advanced AI capabilities. We are not just passive participants in the evolution of AI; we are actively driving its advancement.Our focus on data centers is driven by the urgency of the market and the demanding specifications of our clients. However, the AI-enhanced development processes we have established—spanning materials discovery, hardware design, and manufacturing optimization—are applicable to any intricate physical system. Data centers serve as our initial proving ground, not the limit of our capabilities.With operations in London, Canada, and the USA, we are assembling teams across multiple disciplines, including machine learning research, product development, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering. If you are passionate about where AI intersects with material science, we want to connect with you.Role OverviewAs the Engineering Manager at Orbital, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our internal AI software platform, known as Curie. You will oversee the development of features that integrate materials, engineering, and manufacturing into a cohesive system for our AI agents. Your leadership will set high engineering standards, guide projects from initial prototype to production deployment, and manage a talented software team.We seek individuals who have a passion for craftsmanship, a commitment to continuous learning, and a drive to build scalable systems.

Who We AreVerkada is revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their people and properties through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, Verkada empowers organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency with a unified software platform that encompasses video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.With over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Verkada is trusted as the physical security layer, facilitating easier management, intelligent control, and scalable solutions. Established in 2016, Verkada has experienced rapid growth, boasting 15 offices and over 2,200 full-time employees.About The RoleThe Solutions Engineering team is on the lookout for a dynamic SE leader to join our EMEA headquarters in London, UK. The Solutions Engineering Manager will be tasked with leading and nurturing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team across Europe. The ideal candidate will be a proven technical leader, thriving in a fast-paced environment, exhibiting high motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional follow-up skills. This position requires on-site presence at our EMEA HQ in London, UK, five days a week.What You'll DoPeople Leader: Recruit, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing Solutions Engineering team across select territories.Technical Leader: Act as a technical coach, mentor, and problem solver, assisting with technical escalations and navigating complex solutions.Builder: Identify gaps, demonstrate initiative, and take ownership in developing programs and processes to support the Solutions Engineering team.Connector: Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and enhance communication and collaboration across departments such as sales, product, support, enablement, and marketing.Career Champion: Foster and elevate the team’s skillset through coaching, mentoring, and enablement initiatives.Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel may be necessary.

At Sanity.io, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing AI-powered content operations. Our innovative AI Content Operating System empowers teams to design, create, and automate content in alignment with their unique business processes, enhancing digital development and optimizing content operational efficiency. Leading brands like SKIMS, Figma, Riot Games, Anthropic, COMPLEX, Nordstrom, and Morningbrew leverage Sanity to transform their content workflows.Sanity Studio serves as the nerve center of our Content Operating System—a React-based, real-time collaborative authoring environment where content processes become seamless. In this role, you will guide your team in reimagining how organizations structure, generate, and automate content workflows at scale. You will create AI-powered assistants that comprehend each organization’s distinct content model and craft extensible interfaces tailored to diverse business processes. Your leadership will ensure that Studio remains both a powerful and intuitive platform for operationalizing content. You will harmonize the requirements of developers integrating Studio into their content stacks with the experiences of content teams who depend on it, making content operations as efficient and automated as any essential business system.This position demands a solid understanding of web fundamentals and toolchains, in addition to strong organizational and planning capabilities.As the leader of an engineering team at Sanity, you will collaborate closely with the product manager and designer to define the strategy, roadmap, and execution of the product vision. Your role will involve nurturing a team of talented individuals and fostering an environment that allows them to excel. As a senior engineering management leader, you will be instrumental in cultivating a robust and engaged team to tackle these challenges.Your Responsibilities:Guide a team of skilled engineers in organizing and prioritizing their work for maximum impact.Strike a balance between technical excellence and delivery speed in a dynamic environment.Demonstrate experience in a product or SaaS company.Advocate for developer experience while catering to non-technical content creators.Shape the trajectory of Sanity and contribute to the evolution of modern web development and content operations.Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering and other key stakeholders to drive innovation and efficiency.

Join Our Team as a Shift Engineer at The Stafford LondonNestled in the historic St James’s area, The Stafford London is a luxurious five-star hotel that offers an unforgettable experience just moments away from London's most famous landmarks and the lively West End. Home to the iconic American Bar and The Game Bird restaurant, our establishment is a beacon of contemporary British hospitality.By becoming a part of our team, you will not only be joining one of London's oldest five-star hotels, but you will also gain skills and knowledge that are highly regarded across the global hospitality industry.We are seeking individuals who are passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence, and possess a meticulous eye for detail. If you thrive in delivering top-notch service, this could be your ideal opportunity!