Engineering Manager for Platform Tribe

Engineering Manager for Platform Tribe – PreplyWe’re looking for a hands‑on Engineering Manager to join our Platform Tribe, which drives and scales Preply’s engineering platform with a focus on Developer Experience, CI/CD, and DevOps. This key, cross‑cutting role sits at the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure and is responsible for building reliable, scalable tools that enable our engineering teams to innovate faster.ResponsibilitiesLead and grow one to two high‑performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.Build reusable tools, abstractions, and self‑service capabilities to make software engineering at Preply faster, safer, and more reliable.Coach and develop engineers through regular feedback, mentorship, and career growth opportunities, promoting an inclusive and collaborative environment.Define and drive the long‑term vision and strategy for the teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and product direction.Identify and prioritise high‑impact opportunities in collaboration with Engineering, Product, Data, and Design to keep the teams focused on the most valuable initiatives.Own execution and delivery, ensuring technical quality, reliability, and timely outcomes.Provide technical leadership: guide system design and architectural decisions, help navigate trade‑offs, and remove technical blockers.Champion engineering best practices, from code quality to scalable processes and tech stack evolution.Collaborate cross‑functionally with stakeholders across the business to amplify impact and ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes.QualificationsProven experience leading teams in designing and scaling development‑lifecycle infrastructure in production.Strong background in software engineering, system architecture, infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevOps.Proven experience influencing senior engineering leaders, aligning across multiple product teams, and managing roadmaps with distributed stakeholders.People‑centric approach and team‑building skills: passion for building strong, results‑oriented teams and achieving impact through effective leadership.Technical expertise to drive engineering best practices, tool adoption, and alignment with architectural standards.Results‑oriented mindset: motivate the team to set and achieve ambitious, business‑focused, measurable goals.Ethical leadership: lead by example, demonstrate unwavering commitment to ethical behavior and integrity, and model honesty, transparency, and fairness in all engineering work.BenefitsAn open, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse culture.A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget, and time off for self‑development.A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance, and health insurance.Relocation package to join our Preply Barcelona Hub.Access to free mental health support platforms and Gympass‑partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain.The opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175+ countries.Our PrinciplesCare to change the world – we are passionate about our work and its impact.We do it for learners – we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional experience.Keep perfecting – simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment guide us; every detail matters.Now is the time – we act quickly in a fast‑paced world.Disciplined execution – we set clear goals, focus on what matters, and use resources efficiently.Dive deep – we investigate numbers and stories to uncover insights that guide decisions.Growth mindset – we seek growth opportunities; today’s performance fuels tomorrow’s start.Raise the bar – continuous improvement of performance standards and diverse, high‑performing teams.Challenge, disagree and commit – open, candid communication and committed decisions.One Preply – collaboration, inclusion, and team success over personal ambition.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPreply.com is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds can thrive. We consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr