Engineering Manager at hermeneutic Investments

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Management, Software Development, System Design, Architecture, Technical Leadership, Risk Management, Team Productivity, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Incident Response, Performance Management, Career Development, Collaboration, Cloud Platforms, Data Engineering, Trading Systems

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Overview hermeneutic Investments is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm and hedge fund. It deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies as well as makes strategic long-term investments. The partners' decade-long history of success in trading and business building and a firm-wide cultural emphasis on alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, and teamwork are key to the firm's continued expansion in a challenging market environment that has hamstrung competitors. A hard-wired emphasis on risk management and opportunistic market participation ensure that hermeneutic Investments will continue its growth trajectory in the coming decades. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing teams responsible for building and operating crypto research and trading systems. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, where operational excellence, clear communication, and strong coaching matter as much as technical judgment. You will partner closely with Engineering, Trading, Research, Operations, and Risk leadership to align priorities, translate complex requirements into execution plans, and deliver reliable, low-latency systems. Responsibilities Strategic Partnership & Delivery Partner with Product/Business Owners and stakeholders (PMO, Trading, Research, Operations) to define requirements, scope, timelines, and collaborate on long-term technical roadmap planning Ensure projects are delivered on time, within quality expectations, and aligned with business objectives Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive sound architectural decisions and technical excellence, balancing speed, scalability, and long-term maintainability while managing technical debt Ensure high availability, low latency, and fault tolerance of systems operating in 24/7 markets through KPI monitoring (uptime, latency, deployment frequency, MTTR) and continuous improvement Lead post-incident reviews and implement preventative measures to minimize system outages Operational Excellence & Team Productivity Manage engineering capacity, sprint planning, resource allocation, and remove blockers to maximize team productivity Ensure adherence to best practices for code quality, testing, observability, and deployment while driving process improvements People Leadership & Culture Lead, mentor, and coach engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-trust engineering culture Build and scale teams through effective hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and developing new team members Must Have 5+ years of engineering management experience leading and scaling software teams to deliver complex software projects. Hands-on production systems experience building and operating high-availability, high-performance systems (e.g., trading, payments, fintech, real-time platforms), including owning critical systems, incident response, on-call rotations, and post-mortem leadership. Strong technical foundation in system design and architecture (scalability, reliability, latency, technical debt) Proven people leadership skills, including hiring, performance management, feedback, and career development. Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences Strong ownership and execution mindset, with a track record of delivering reliable systems end-to-end in high-pressure, fast-moving environments Nice to Have Background or strong interest in trading systems, financial platforms, or crypto trading engineering projects. Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), modern web frameworks Familiarity with exchange integrations, order books, wallets, custody, or blockchain fundamentals Familiarity with Data Engineering approaches and methodologies Interview Process CV Screening – We will review your application based on the qualifications and experience outlined above. HR Interview – If further clarification is needed, a brief call may be scheduled to better understand your background. First Interview – Interview with the engineering team lead and senior engineers on experiences and motivation and generic technical questions. Second Interview - Interview with VP of Engineering to delve into your resume and skills, and discuss your career goals Co-Founder Interview – A concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how you resonate with the firm’s values. Company Values Throughout the process, you'll be assessed for cultural fit through our company values: Drive – We believe the best team members are deeply passionate about what they do. That passion fuels their growth, drives them to seek out the best teams, and leads them to hold high expectations of themselves in pursuit of excellence. Ownership – We aim to extend ownership as broadly as possible across the firm. In return, we value people who take initiative, step up when needed, and treat the company’s goals as their own. Judgment – We value those who see the big picture and focus on what truly drives impact and results. They use time wisely, adapt across domains, and always prioritize outcomes over comfort zones. Openness – We foster a culture of open communication, mutual challenge, and shared growth. We believe constructive debate and proactive knowledge sharing lead us closer to the truth—and better decisions. Competence – We work with people who bring exceptional intellectual strength. What sets them apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how they use what they know to navigate change, adapt quickly, and contribute meaningfully in fast-changing environments. Resilience – We perform under pressure. Markets move fast, and so do we—but we stay grounded, focused, and calm. We embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly without losing sight of long-term goals.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead and grow teams responsible for building and operating crypto research and trading systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. They will also drive architectural decisions and manage engineering capacity to maximize team productivity.