Engineering Manager

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Malt is Europe's leading freelancing platform with one clear mission: to give people the freedom to choose who they work with. Co-founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet, Malt is a tech company with a human approach that helps companies and freelancers make the perfect match.

Malt is a marketplace that embraces a community of over 700,000 freelancers and over 70,000 clients, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations. More than just a connector, our marketplace streamlines freelancer-client communications, simplifies administrative and legal tasks, expedites invoicing and payments, and so much more.

We are all about giving both freelancers and companies choice and added peace of mind, so that every experience on Malt is nothing less than (inter)stellar. The launch of Malt Strategy in 2023 enabled Malt to broaden its scope by offering the expertise of a network of top independent consultants and transition managers, to better support companies from the strategy to the implementation of ambitious projects.

Malt is also…

• a tech company with a human approach
• a company with a strong culture fueled by 700 Malters from 40+ nationalities, working from 9 countries all around Europe - Germany, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Spain, France, Netherlands, Nordic countries, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
• committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where every employee can thrive both personally and professionally
• committed to equality and diversity (50% of People managers are women)
• a company with strong career path policies allowing all Malters to develop and grow equally
• backed by renowned investors including ISAI, Serena, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs and BPI France

Join us on Planet Malt, we need you to help us write this next chapter!

At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

Explore your future career

We are seeking an empathetic and supportive Engineering Manager to nurture and empower our team of software engineers. The ideal candidate will embody servant leadership principles, combining technical expertise with a strong commitment to team growth and well-being. This role focuses on removing obstacles, fostering a collaborative environment, and enabling each team member to reach their full potential.

You will be in charge of a tribe (composed of 2 to 3 teams of full-stack developers) and work in collaboration with the staff engineer, product director, and design lead to achieve the best results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a tribe of 8-12 software engineers, providing guidance and mentorship
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define and prioritize goals
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure maximal business impact
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and support the career development of team members
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new engineering talent
• Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality and team organization
• Manage and report on team KPIs and project progress
• Organize team meetings and events
• Actively participate in our Engineering Manager Guild to implement new tools or processes for the entire Engineering team

About you

• A significant experience as a senior individual contributor (ideally in Java/Kotlin)
• A first experience in people management (Tech lead, Engineering manager ...)
• Good architectural skills and familiarity with modern software development practices
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French

How to join the mission?

• Screening with Alex, our Talent Acquisition Manager
• Interview with Jean, Director of Engineering
• Management case and debrief with fellow EMs (Fabien, Guybert)
• Technical case and debrief with engineers you will be managing
• Final interview with a C-Level to discuss Malt’s long-term vision

Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally

Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris.

Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options.

Lunch vouchers: €9/day on your Swile card.

Transportation: 50% reimbursement (any type of transport).

RTT: From 8 to 12 days off.

Malt sabbatical: After three years, every Malter is entitled to a one-month paid sabbatical leave.

Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.

Remote work: Full remote, with a possibility to work from any of our offices.

Annual team building events.

Ready? Get your ticket to Malt!