Engineering Manager

Poznań , Poland
full-time

TLDR

Lead engineering practices and teams for critical telecom products while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Sonalake is a dynamic and growing company at the forefront of the telecommunications industry. We build cutting-edge BSS/OSS solutions that help our customers to manage and monetise their networks with efficiency and confidence. Engineering and product design sit at the heart of what we do. Our teams work with clients right across the stack; UX, UI design, frontend, backend, analytics, infrastructure, operations - everything needed to deliver great products.

We are continuing to grow and are seeking Engineering Managers to help to lead our flagship telecoms OSS/BSS products.

You will

  • Play a central role in shaping engineering practice across technology, process and culture
  • Lead teams responsible for delivering and operating a critical telecom product, ensuring quality, reliability and predictable delivery
  • Work closely with product managers, architects and client stakeholders to drive priorities and long-term roadmap direction
  • Support engineers and team leads through coaching, feedback and career development
  • Make sound technical decisions, guide architectural trade-offs and uphold strong engineering standards
  • Drive continuous improvement in how teams build, deliver and operate the product
  • Hire and onboard talented engineers who raise the bar
  • Contribute to company-wide engineering initiatives as part of the wider engineering management team

You may be a fit for this role if you

  • Have managed teams that have shipped and operated complex, integration-heavy software systems in production
  • Enjoy understanding how things work end-to-end and can move comfortably between architecture discussions and delivery decisions
  • Work well cross-functionally and can balance competing priorities with clear judgement
  • Build healthy, high-performing teams by combining clear expectations with a coaching-led approach
  • Thrive on autonomy, accountability and a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
  • Have at least seven years of experience as a software engineer with hands-on development in languages such as Java/Kotlin or JavaScript/TypeScript, and strong experience with cloud platforms
  • Have at least four years of experience managing engineers
  • Communicate clearly and confidently in English, both written and spoken
  • Are willing to come to our office in Poznań 1–2 times per week

We take pride in being a people-oriented company. Openness and opportunity matter to us. Our team members consist of experienced leaders to bright graduates and we invest in everyone through our coaching-driven culture. We believe great products come from empowered teams, and we work hard to create an environment where they can thrive.

Sonalake is a software partnering company that specializes in turning product roadmaps into reality through comprehensive product design and engineering. We collaborate with clients across various domains, from telecom to travel tech, delivering end-to-end solutions that span UX, UI, frontend, backend, and more. Our adaptability and focus on innovation ensure we meet future needs and leverage emerging technologies.

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