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Engineering Manager - Backend & Distributed Systems
  • Kraków
Engineering Manager - Backend & Distributed Systems
Kraków, Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Polska
HERE Technologies
25. 10. 2025
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What's the role?

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative Engineering Manager II to lead the team responsible for developing the HERE Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server.This role is ideal for someone with excellent leadership and communication skills, who also brings recent hands-on experience in software development. While prior engineering management experience is a plus, it is not a strict requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support a team of engineers, including both internal staff and external collaborators (outsourcing vendor).

  • Drive technical excellence and ensure delivery of scalable, high-performance server components.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and infrastructure groups.

  • Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to codebase as needed.

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and represent the team in technical forums.

Who are you?

Requires Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Recent hands-on experience in software development (e.g. C++, Python, JavaScript).

  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and server-side architecture.

  • Experience working in agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to AI/ML technologies and their integration into production systems.

  • Prior experience in engineering management or technical leadership.

  • Familiarity with Model Context Protocol or Agentic AI concepts.

What we offer?

  • Cutting edge and modern technologies 

  • Fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide 

  • Opportunities to learn and grow: company hackathons, technical talks, and training 

  • Flexible working hours 

  • Minimum 25 paid vacation days 

  • Hybrid work setup - 2 days per week in our Kraków office

  • Meal Vouchers, Medical cover for you and your family, Kafeteria, Wellbeing platform 

  • Competitive salary plus bonus

  • This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu)

  • B2B contract NOT possible for this role 

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.

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As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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