Lead/Manager Software Engineering

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a global leader in HR technology, delivering an end-to-end SaaS platform that supports the entire recruitment lifecycle. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, their solutions combine cloud technology, automation, and cutting-edge AI to help businesses hire smarter, work more efficiently, and deliver better talent experiences.

We are looking for a Lead/Manager to lead an international team of Software Engineers, AI Engineers, and Data Analysts. This is primarily a people leadership and delivery role with a strong technical component. You will coach the team, drive predictable execution, partner with Product and Engineering leaders across Europe and North America, and help modernize a technology stack that combines legacy systems with AI-driven solutions.

Key takeaways:

Stack: Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, LLMs, APIs, CI/CD, AWS, leadership experience

Salary: 23 000 PLN - 28 500 PLN gross on the Contract of Employment

Working model: hybrid - 3x weekly from the office

Location: Krakow

Recruitment process:

• A call with Motife recruiter (30 min)

• Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (30 min)

• Hiring Manager Interview (30 min)

• Technical Interview (90 min)

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary engineering team of up to 11 Software Engineers, AI Engineers, and Data Analysts.

• Coach team members through regular 1:1s, structured feedback, performance reviews, and individual development plans.

• Build a high-trust environment based on transparency, ownership, constructive feedback, and continuous development.

Delivery & Engineering Excellence

• Own sprint execution, workload planning, delivery predictability, and proactive risk management.

• Partner with engineers and architects to maintain software quality, address technical debt, and improve engineering processes.

• Ensure the team balances new development with the stability and maintainability of business-critical parsing systems.

Product & Global Collaboration

• Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to refine priorities, assess technical complexity, and translate business needs into achievable engineering plans.

• Coordinate with engineering leaders and stakeholders across Europe and North America.

• Ensure engineering initiatives contribute directly to customer value and wider business objectives.

AI & Technology Modernization

• Guide the evolution of document-processing technologies combining Perl, Python, machine learning, deep learning, and LLM-based approaches.

• Drive practical adoption of AI tools across engineering, testing, development, and team workflows.

• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy solutions without compromising reliability or operational performance.

Requirements:

Leadership Experience

• 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, Technical Lead, or similar role with direct responsibility for software engineers.

• Proven experience leading agile product engineering teams and managing delivery, capacity, risks, and technical priorities.

• Strong track record of mentoring engineers, managing performance, and supporting career progression.

Technical Expertise

• Previous hands-on software engineering experience and the technical depth required to effectively manage experienced engineers.

• Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, CI/CD, cloud environments, and modern software development practices.

• Good understanding of machine learning and LLM-based technologies and how they can be applied within software products.

• Ability to discuss architecture, technical debt, software quality, scalability, and engineering trade-offs with senior technical stakeholders.

Collaboration & Mindset

• Experience working in distributed, international organizations, ideally across European and North American time zones.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to communicate risks clearly and make pragmatic decisions.

• Practical experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or ChatGPT within engineering or management workflows.

• Fluent English and strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

• Medical care

• Life insurance

• Multisport

Apply now

If you combine strong people leadership with solid engineering judgment and an interest in practical AI adoption, we'd like to hear from you! Apply via our careers page and please submit your CV in English.