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Engineering Manager

8AM
Location
Remote - Czech Republic
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Experience managing multiple teams or larger engineering domains
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
  • Experience with modern web technologies (React, Next.js, Ruby on Rails)
  • Experience building scalable SaaS systems
  • Experience delivering, fine-tuning, or optimizing LLMs
What the job really is

The Engineering Manager role at 8am involves hands-on technical leadership, guiding engineers while also contributing technically as needed. The manager will lead a team focused on building customer workflows and AI-powered features, ensuring high-quality software development practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

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
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but a range is provided (CZK 140,000 to CZK 250,000)
  • Role involves both management and technical contributions, which may appeal to candidates looking for a hands-on position
  • The position is remote but involves a future transition to a new office in Brno, which may require relocation or travel
  • The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, which could be a positive cultural aspect for candidates
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