[Hiring] Engineering Manager @8am

Role Description

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for a manager who can support engineers and delivery at a high level while still contributing technically when needed. Depending on your background and interests, you will lead a team focused on:

• Building end-to-end customer workflows across our core platform
• Developing AI-powered features and services that enhance how firms operate

This role is hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) partner in the Czech Republic.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience designing, building, deploying, and debugging scalable, cloud-based web applications
• Proficient in frontend technologies, API development, and SQL-based databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Deep understanding of software architecture, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable system design
• Experience leading engineering teams, with strong mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
• Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams
• Skilled in resolving conflicts, fostering trust, and promoting a culture of collaboration and psychological safety
• Experienced with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and LEAN product development
• Strong strategic planning, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Requirements

• Experience managing multiple teams or larger engineering domains (nice to have)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) (nice to have)
• Experience with modern web technologies (React, Next.js, Ruby on Rails) (nice to have)
• Experience building scalable SaaS systems (nice to have)
• Experience delivering, fine-tuning, or optimizing LLMs (for AI-focused candidates)
• Background in NLP or real-time/streaming data systems (for AI-focused candidates)
• Experience improving engineering processes and development workflows (for platform-focused candidates)
• Exposure to fintech or legal industry domains (for platform-focused candidates)
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (for platform-focused candidates)

Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunities and employee referral rewards
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar
• Paid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave in line with Czech regulations, plus additional paid paternity leave from 8am
• Full statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension, and work accident coverage
• Access to Coursera (including Gen AI Academy) and ongoing professional development
• Clear growth paths, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement