Engineering Manager - Product Platform

Make is the leading visual platform for anyone to design, build, and automate anything—from tasks and workflows to apps and systems—without the need for coding skills. We are headquartered in the flourishing tech hub of Prague, Czech Republic, and our teams are spread across the USA, UK, Germany, France, Canada, India and Chile, among other locations.

Why do we love building Make (and why you might, too)?

We’re a team of developers, and it’s second nature for us to whip up a solution with some coding. But what about folks who aren’t developers or don’t have one in their corner? They could get trapped in a monotonous cycle of tedious tasks, shuffling data around, and missing out on doing things that really matter.

That’s where Make comes in. We’ve created a space where anyone can craft powerful automations that are as intuitive and fun as playing a game. We’re here to share the buzz of creating something awesome that works like a charm and to turn everyday individuals into makers.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and expand one of Make's engineering teams, currently consisting of ten software engineers.
• The team provides essential underlying services, such as Roles and Permissions systems, crucial for every other product team at Make. Additionally, the team is developing Make's capabilities to serve larger and more mature customers.
• This is a highly technical role. You will navigate a complex technical environment with multiple teams relying on your team’s functionality. While you will not be writing code, your deep understanding of backend engineering will be vital.
• You will also collaborate closely with product managers, playing a crucial role in defining your team's priorities and technical direction. The split between technical and product work will be approximately 50/50.
• Drive the modernization of several services that handle thousands of API calls per second. This involves enhancing an existing system rather than building from scratch.
• You will not be alone. You will work closely with a dedicated Product Manager and UX Designer to shape the vision and strategy for your product area.
• Manage and mentor software engineers, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
• You will have a lot of fun at work, too 🙂

Our Tech stack

• ⚙️ Back-end: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Elasticsearch
• 🖥 Front-end: Angular, TypeScript, Redux, Web Components, Canvas, Nx
• ☁️ Infra: Amazon AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• 🚚 CI/CD: GitHub, CircleCI, ArgoCD
• 🔎 Monitoring: DataDog
• 🤖 AI: Gemini, GitHub Copilot (and experimenting with more)

What we expect from you:

You should possess a robust technical background, with experience in developing end-to-end solutions for high-scale web applications. Your primary expertise should be in backend architecture and cloud-native services, ideally within highly scalable cloud systems. A basic understanding of frontend is also a plus.

You thrive on collaboration, enjoying close teamwork with Product and UX teams to devise pragmatic solutions that effectively address key user needs while maintaining technical quality.

As a dedicated servant leader, you have a proven track record of guiding engineering teams with expertise and confidence, serving as a capable and inspiring captain.

The role requires a blend of technical and product skills. You will need to understand how to drive the technical direction, and also understand our users and their needs.

You should be motivated and excited by the challenge of modernizing an existing system, embracing the complexities of a brownfield situation rather than a greenfield one. However, modernization often involves creating new services.

Here’s the scoop on what we’re looking for:

• Typically 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a particular passion for and expertise in backend architecture.
• Typically 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end web development process, from code creation to production deployment.
• Strong enthusiasm for developing highly scalable, cloud-native services.
• Enthusiastic about modernizing existing systems, with a drive to improve and innovate within brownfield environments.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with various teams across the company.
• Proven ability to partner closely with Product Managers, contributing to the development and articulation of a clear technical vision.
• Strong command of verbal & written English (as we are an international team).

What we offer

• 📈 RSUs grant in a rapidly growing company raising its value every day
• 💸 Annual bonus
• 🌎 Multinational team with 42 nationalities creating the future of automation
• 🎓 Learning & Development plan (online language, professional courses, conference tickets and other trainings) & 2 learning days per year
• 🍎 Notebook/Macbook and 34’’ curved monitor
• 🏝 25 days of vacation, 4 sick days, Company day off 31.12.
• 🫶 10 care days to care for your loved ones
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Extra parental vacation (3-6 months)
• 👶 RSUs grant for a newborn child
• ☂️ Life insurance
• 🏋️ Benefit Plus Cafeteria (incl. MultiSport Card)
• 💰 Remote working allowance
• 🍍 Snack bar, coffee, tea, fruit and vegetable, and sweets all day - every day - available for everyone
• 🥗 Monday breakfast, Wednesday lunch, and Friday break, with company-provided food and drinks, with music and lively discussion
• 🏡 Flexible working hours + home office
• 🐕 Company therapy pets in Prague's office (dog-friendly office)
• 🖨 Company 3D printer
• 🥳 Team buildings, parties, and company events multiple times a year

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