Engineering Manager

Company Description

We are Sygic and we have been changing the way people travel since 2004.
We are known for the Sygic GPS Navigation mobile application, the first navigation app on the App Store and the second on Google Play, but today we are much more! After all these years, we extended, but the focus and start-up mentality remain.
Our users are considered part of our development family. We listen to their suggestions and try to ensure that our product still brings them added value. 

As part of the Eurowag Group, which comprises a dynamic portfolio of innovative companies, including us – Sygic but also fireTMS, Inelo, WebEye, Princip, KomTeS, and CVS, we collectively play pivotal roles in creating sustainable financial and technological solutions. Together we work to simplify the life of fleet companies worldwide. 

At Eurowag Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage women, men, and individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Job Description

As an Engineering Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering (B-2) and be responsible for guiding one or two engineering teams. This role’s key goal is to lead people and drive the delivery of the products and technology roadmaps. EM is not expected to produce code or be an active contributor to the code writing or approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the roadmaps: Collaborate with the product manager to deliver the Product roadmap alongside the technology roadmap.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a culture of delivering reliable software. Hiring & firing.
• Project Oversight: Manage and negotiate roadmap feasibility with the product manager. You will handle the agile ceremonies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the Product, Engineering Director and Operations.
• Performance Evaluation: You set the expectations and development plans for the engineers.

Among the three most important pillars of technology leadership, you can effectively manage just the two. In our structure and cultural setup, the two are People leadership & Roadmap delivery. The third one, technology management, will only indirectly affect your competence, covered by a senior engineer or tech lead reporting to you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering management or a similar leadership role.
• Technical background with an understanding of software development processes.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the Agile methodology.
• Experience with people leadership.

We expect you previously worked as an engineer but enjoy leadership more than coding. You will teach engineers the best practices instead of doing it for them. Your goal is to create a proactive, autonomous agile team.

Additional Information

Salary: Min 3500 EUR / gross monthly + additional remuneration

At Sygic, we value our employees' well-being and professional growth.

WE TAKE GOOD CARE OF PEOPLE, AND OUR BENEFITS ARE PERFECT PROOF OF THAT:

• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working hours with an occasional home office option
  • 5 days of holiday in excess of the law
  • 3 health days per year
  • Extra contribution and days off in case of significant life events
• Benefits Package
  • Choose your benefits up to 1000 EUR. Flexible benefits scheme from Benefit Plus program, where you choose your preferred products/services such as meal voucher card, pension contribution, books, technology, sport, culture, travel, extra health services and pharmacy products, holiday, children camps, and much more.
  • You can enjoy sports and wellness with us thanks to a multi-sport card.
• Rewards & Development
  • Referral Rewards through our 'Go Far' scheme
  • Access to Coursera.org website, which offers 5.000 courses to develop your skills
  • A bonus scheme based on your performance
• Supportive Environment
  • Paid leave for volunteering towards a good cause or charity of your choice
  • Access to products our customers love
  • We support your mental health. If there is anything you want to discuss with a mental health professional, we offer free, anonymous psychological counseling with experts.
• Modern Workplace
  • We are seated in one of the most beautiful offices in Slovakia. More than 95% of our employees are proud to bring visitors and show them around.
  • When you come to the office, a good chair and a height-adjustable table will await you to make your workday more comfortable.
  • Beautiful terrace with a grill that you'll love chilling on.
  • Free coffee, tea, and breakfast cereals go without saying. Our fully equipped kitchen is also at your disposal.
  • We are all on a first-name basis, we don't do dress codes, and you can usually meet 4-legged friends here as our office is pet friendly.
• Community & Well-Being
  • Philanthropy project 
  • Enjoy company events: hackathons, all-hands meetings, joint breakfasts, Christmas parties, summer teambuilding, and others.
• Diversity & Inclusion

Eurowag Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, regardless of gender or cultural background, are valued and supported. Our inclusive recruitment practices ensure a level playing field, eliminating bias and opening doors for everyone.