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Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.\nLocation: Kraków (hybrid work - 3 days per week in the office)\nWe are looking for a talented Lead Software Systems Engineer to join our global Profiles team, where innovation knows no borders. This team builds and operates the core platform that manages customer and partner profile data for Sabre's travel distribution ecosystem, powering critical integrations across agency and airline distribution channels. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity, and commitment so we can all win together.\nAs a Lead Software Systems Engineer, you will drive the technical direction and continuous evolution of a mission-critical platform underpinning services across Sabre's business. You will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable capabilities while guiding team practices in AI-assisted development. 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Sabre Global Paid Parental Leave runs concurrently with local leave policies.\nPaid volunteer time: take up to 4 days annually to give your time to a charitable organization of your choice\nYour money\nMy Benefit platform/Multisport card: enjoy the benefit cafeteria system and use popular sport card\nTax deduction: take the opportunity to claim deductible costs, reducing your income tax\nEmployee Capital Plans: profit from long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State Treasury\nBaby Bonus: benefit from one-time allowance on childbirth or adoption \nSay Thanks program: collect points on recognition program and transfer them to wide variety of gifts and services\nHealth and wellness\nLuxmed extensive medical coverage: take care of yourself and your family with the extensive medical package with a broad range of additional services\nForeign travel insurance: feel safe going abroad with free Allianz insurance offered as part of our Lux Med package\nEmployee Assistance Program: find help in free, confidential program with a certified counselor\nLife insurance: sign up for free, high coverage life insurance program\nCareer development\nProfessional development: enjoy access to Udemy learning platform as well as join Sabre live learning sessions\nCertification and tuition reimbursement\n Our Communities: join one of our team member groups focused on sharing knowledge and best practices (Google Developers Group, Innovation Lab Community, Women in Technology, SOLVE!T and many more)\nAnd more\nCar and bike parking\nFun & Relax zone in modern office: enjoy electronic tables to work, foosball, ping pong, pool table, swings, massage chairs and terraces to admire a panoramic view of Kraków. We have parents’ rooms as well\nNo dress code\nInnovation Lab: access Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality equipment, Robot construction kit, 3D printers and many more\n Attractive Referral Bonus: earn $2500 USD for every hired referral\nWe will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application.\nPlease note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process.\nSabre is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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