Engineering Manager (f/m/d)

bunch is building the backbone of private markets, enabling next-gen fund operations with one integrated system that combines secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows and expert fund services. Following its $35 million Series B in May 2026, bunch is hiring an Engineering Manager to help scale the product development team, strengthen technical foundations, and turn complex private-markets problems into reliable, intuitive solutions. Tech stack: TypeScript on the frontend (Svelte, moving to React) and backend (Node.js with Nest.js); MySQL; Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS. Hiring process: People team interview (30 min), Hiring Manager interview (60 min), Technical System Design interview with two engineers (60 min), Leadership Case interview with Product and Design (60 min), Final round with VP of Engineering and VP of Product (60 min), and an optional Meet-and-Greet (30 min).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management: actively participate in problem discovery and solution creation alongside Product and Design; Own capacity management and delivery: plan, make priorities and trade-offs explicit, and own team output from discovery through release and follow-up; Drive collaboration across teams: work with other engineering teams and cross-functional partners to manage dependencies and ensure smooth delivery; Manage architecture and technical debt: guide system design, scalability, performance, and maintainability within the team's domain and across shared systems; Develop sustainable engineering practices: establish clear quality standards and practical ways of working; Support team growth: coach engineers through regular feedback and development conversations

Requirements

3+ years' experience leading engineering teams, with a track record of developing engineers and taking accountability for delivery; A collaborative approach, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication skills; A product-focused mindset: caring about customer problems and partnering with Product and Design to turn them into technical solutions; Development experience with TypeScript or another strongly typed language; Experience with SQL databases and Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks, such as Spring Boot or ASP.NET core; A strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning, with sound judgment about architectural trade-offs and technical debt; The ability to create structure in a growing organisation while keeping processes pragmatic and focused on outcomes

Nice to have

Experience with private markets, fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing

Benefits

Customizable benefits package (wellbeing, sport, mobility, food, and more); 28 days of vacation, plus 2 company days and local public holidays; Hybrid setup for Berlin-based teammates (3 days/week in office); Up to 6 remote calendar weeks a year; A great tech and work setup; Work with a diverse team of 120+ bunchies from 40+ countries