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Director of Software Applications Engineering

WLGWarsaw, Mazowieckie, PL

30+ days ago

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Job description

You will be joining fast-growing AI startup founded by successful serial entrepreneurs. Small, driven team (4-5 engineers) building intelligent sales automation tools.

Replacing manual outbound sales with AI-powered prospecting, personalized outreach, and multi-channel engagement. Their platform automates lead generation and optimizes conversions using machine learning.

Mission : Make sales smarter, not harder.

Your Role :

Lead and grow a talented team of 4-5 engineers
Spend ~50% of your time on hands-on development (Node.js, databases, architecture)
Establish best practices in SDLC, code quality, and production reliability
Collaborate closely with US-based product and engineering teams
Thrive in ambiguity—bring structure while adapting to startup pace
Mentor engineers, unblock challenges, and drive technical decisions

Technical Must-Haves :

7-8 years in software development, 4-5 years in product companies (customer-facing SaaS)

Strong backend focus : 2-3 years of Node.js + 5 years with relational databases

1-2 years as a tech lead (owning architecture, design, and code quality)

Full-stack exposure but prefers backend complexity

Proven experience supporting production SaaS applications

Leadership Must-Haves :

2-3 years managing teams (4-7 engineers)

Experience with performance cycles, hiring, and team development

Ability to align engineering roadmaps with product goals

Scrum / Agile leadership (eventually)

Nice-to-Have :

Startup + enterprise experience (US / EU hybrid teams a plus)

GCP infrastructure knowledge

Background in sales / marketing tech or ML-powered products

Why Apply?

Shape both technology and team culture in a high-growth AI startup. Equal parts builder and leader.

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