At Joko, we help consumers shop smarter. Our mission is to revolutionize shopping, empowering people to find what they need, make informed decisions, and save money.
Founded in Paris, Joko is a tech company and certified B Corp with over 80 talents across Paris, Barcelona, and New York (and beyond). More than 4 million users already save money every day at 7,000+ merchants with Joko.
From cashback and automatic coupons to price alerts and carbon tracking, we keep expanding our products to make shopping smarter. We’re now building an AI-powered shopping assistant to help users find the best products by price, quality, and impact.
Having reached profitability in our core market, we’re now scaling globally, with a strong focus on the US.
It’s still day 1, come build the future of shopping with us!
This position is remote-friendly.
📱Our Tech teamOur Tech team excels at solving cutting-edge technical challenges with elegant solutions. With a strong focus on product innovation and design, they are shaping the future of the online shopping experience. Their ambition is to have a positive impact on the everyday lives of hundreds of millions of users around the world.
Software Engineers in the Tech team work hand-in-hand with the Product team, from exploration, design, and roadmap prioritization to implementation, and deployment in production. At Joko, we have firsthand experience that teams with engineers who possess a diverse range of skills, and where engineering and product collaborate closely, are able to deliver a truly delightful and innovative user experience.
The Tech team is currently growing fast to continuously innovate on all parts of our product and tech stack and to empower the revolution of the way people shop online.
🎯 What You Will DoAs Engineering Manager, you will manage a new team of exceptionally talented software engineers. This is a key leadership position at the helm of a team working on cutting-edge technical projects that encompass various domains (mobile development, AI/ML, infrastructure, real-time processing of large data streams, etc.). You will be responsible for the growth and success of this team, and also play a crucial role in the definition of the Engineering culture and the organization of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
Recruitment: Take a leading role in attracting and selecting the best talents to strengthen your team.
Onboarding: Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the team and helping them quickly become operational in their roles.
People Growth: Spearhead the professional development of the engineers in your team, actively supporting their career progression and skill enhancement.
Technical Leadership: Play an active role in reviewing the work of your team members, guide their technical decision-making, and provide technical and project management mentorship.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment with other teams, ensuring seamless communication and synergies across the Tech team and the whole organization.
Strategic Coordination: Actively contribute to prioritization and strategic discussions with the Product Team to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
Processes Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the way your teams work to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Punctual Individual Contributions: Engage in punctual individual tasks such as automations, proofs of concept, explorations, optimizations, or bug fixes to maintain hands-on expertise and contribute to critical projects.
Experience: You have 5+ years of experience in a Software Engineering team with at least 2 years in a management position.
Communication: You have strong written and verbal communication skills, and you are able to explain something complex in simple terms.
Problem solver: You have strong analytical skills, you are creative and pragmatic, and you know how to solve problems quickly.
Mindset: You have an entrepreneurial mindset, you like challenges and you like getting hands-on.
Fast learner: You are comfortable in any technical environment and can quickly learn about new subjects.
Attention to detail: You know that the devil is in the details, and you have a talent for spotting flaws when they exist.
Advanced technical expertise: You possess extensive experience in software architecture and design, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex systems and robust software engineering practices. You are constantly looking at emerging technologies and you keep a close eye on the latest trends in the domain.
Efficiency: You are fond of productivity tools and able to deliver on time on projects with many stakeholders.
Languages: You are fluent in English both written and spoken, as we are expanding internationally soon. Speaking French is not required.
At Joko, we believe that flexibility and trust are essential. Our work environment reflects this through:
Flexible remote: If you live in Paris, you can choose to work from our office or from home with no constraints. If you live elsewhere, we can provide access to a coworking space.
Work from anywhere: Want to spend a month in Italy while working? Full-time employees can work from most countries in the world for up to 3 months per year → full-time only
On top of that, we offer plenty of perks (some for everyone, others only for full-time positions):
A budget for remote work equipment
A Swile card for meals (if you are based in France)
Frequent team events and in-person gatherings every quarter 🎉
Premium health insurance (Alan Blue, in France) → full-time only
A ClassPass subscription to stay in shape wherever you are → full-time only
…and much more, check the full list here!
Intro call: Quick screening with the Hiring Manager or a recruiter.
Step 1 – Team interview (45 min): Conversation with two Joko team members (could include the Hiring Manager, people from the team you’d join, or colleagues from other teams).
Step 2 – Role-specific assessments
For non-tech roles: Take-home case study followed by a 45 min debrief. We assess both your output and how you think in real time. The exercise will be relevant to the role (e.g. analysis, strategy, or process design).
For tech roles: Live technical interviews:
Coding interview + System design interview
For research internships, an additional round may involve analyzing and presenting a research paper
Step 3 – Founders interview (45 min): Conversation with two of our founders.
References: Up to five calls with former colleagues or managers.
☕ You may also be invited for coffee with team members to get a feel for our culture.
Top Skills
What We Do
We help consumers shop smarter. Our ambition is to revolutionize the way people shop, empowering them to find what they need, make informed purchasing decisions, and save money.
Joko is a tech company founded in Paris. Our team is international and spread across offices in Paris, Barcelona and New York, or working remotely.
As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of the communities we serve, including the 4 million consumers already using Joko to save money every day at over 7,000 merchants.
Come build the future of shopping with us!
For a full listing of our jobs, visit https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/joko.
