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As an expansion-stage startup, founded in 2019, we have so far raised a total of $44.3M in funding over 3 rounds.

We operate in four cross-functional domain teams, each led by one of our three Engineering Managers. We’re now seeking our fourth musketeer to join the Engineering Managers’ team.

Salary range for this position: 20 000 - 30 000 PLN net (B2B) / 16 000 - 25 000 PLN gross (employment contract).

In this role you will:

• Lead one of our 4 high-performing domain teams
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee engineering work execution within your team
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to align technical and business objectives for the team
• Report directly to and collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering based in Poznań, ensuring alignment between your team’s efforts and the broader goals of the organization
• Act as a people manager for your team of 8-10 team members, playing a pivotal role in their career development. This includes setting clear performance expectations, conducting regular one-on-one meetings, providing guidance and mentorship, conducting performance evaluations, and creating growth opportunities for the team members; You will receive support in this process from other Engineering Managers and our HR Business Partner
• Actively collaborate with our CTO located in Boston on strategic initiatives and high-profile customer requests
• Serve as a hiring manager during the recruitment process for your team and work closely with our HR BP to identify the best fit for both the company and the team
• Identify and mitigate risks that may affect team delivery and overall engineering team success involving proactive problem-solving and contingency planning
• Serve as a liaison between your team and various stakeholders, including executives and customers
• Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the engineering team and the organization, aligning technical initiatives with broader business goals
• Build a positive team culture and foster collaboration and innovation within the team
• Follow tried and tested software development and people management processes
• Work in a friendly non-corporate atmosphere that prioritizes flexibility and autonomy over stiff procedures and fixed hierarchy
• Will have the opportunity to continuously enhance your skills. Site Reliability Engineering (#SRE) is still gaining traction and there is so much to explore, learn and contribute to this area.

Here are the qualities we’d like you to possess:

• Solid (3+ years of) experience in the Engineering Manager’s role in the global tech company
• Strong technical background (8+ years of experience in software engineering) that makes you understand the technical challenges the development team faces and provide guidance when needed
• Proven track record of building great products in a long-term perspective
• Excellent communication skills in both Polish and English
• Leadership skills that help you inspire and motivate your team, set a clear vision, and lead by example
• Interpersonal skills including (but not limited to) empathy that help you build strong relationships, resolve conflicts, and providing constructive feedback
• Effective decision making and problem-solving attitude
• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills - being able to track multiple projects and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Experience with close cooperation with the support team in managing customers' escalations and questions would be a plus.

What we offer:

• Stock options
• B2B: 26 paid days off + 5 paid sick days
• Private health insurance
• Sports card
• Cozy and comfortable working space in the center of Poznań (Nowy Rynek).