Engineering Manager

Factorial; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 62.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Factorial in Barcelona is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product development and drive AI-enabled solutions within the team.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in full-stack development and at least 3 years of leadership experience. Responsibilities include overseeing teams, improving product scalability, and fostering talent development.

Factorial promotes an office-first model while supporting remote work as necessary.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer and 3+ years leading teams.
• Proficiency in designing APIs and building integrations.
• Experience with AI-powered features in production systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the engineering team and ensure product scalability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to enhance the platform.
• Guide engineers in their career development and hiring processes.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Full-stack development

API design (REST, GraphQL)

Understanding of scalability

AI-powered features

Modern AI development practices

AI-assisted development tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Factorial is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product development, drive AI-enabled solutions, and step up the engineering team’s impact on business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team’s development while ensuring the health, scalability, and evolution of the product.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, improve platform and service foundations, and collaborate across teams.
• Enroll in and participate in hiring processes to bring top talent into the team.
• Own the hiring and career development of engineers, guiding them to successful careers.
• Drive rapid experimentation, iteration, and learning loops within your team.
• Conduct weekly meetings, 1:1s, and RFC reviews, providing constructive feedback and alternatives.
• Coordinate with other engineering managers on initiatives that span multiple teams.
• Maintain focus on team well‑being and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong leadership experience and an AI‑native engineering mindset.
• 5+ years as a full‑stack (or similar) engineer and 3+ years leading engineering teams.
• Proven ability to design APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.) and build integrations.
• Deep understanding of scalability, performance, and quality in production systems.
• Experience in building or contributing to AI‑powered features or workflows in production.
• Familiarity with modern AI development practices such as spec‑driven development, evaluation frameworks, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, agentic workflows, and human‑in‑the‑loop systems.
• Active use of AI‑assisted development tools and guidance on reviewing, validating, and safely deploying AI‑generated code.
• Awareness of limitations and risks of LLM‑based systems and a commitment to responsible AI practices.
• Encourages rapid experimentation and identifies opportunities where AI creates real user value.

AI‑Native Engineering & Product Mindset

Engineering Managers are expected to treat AI as a core component of software, not an add‑on, and lead teams building AI‑powered products.

Working Model

Factorial follows an office‑first, flexible approach, encouraging on‑site collaboration several days a week while supporting remote work when appropriate.

Salary

• Engineering Manager: 62,000€ Base and 9,300€ Variable paid quarterly, with 25% ESOP after one year.
• Senior Engineering Manager: 77,000€ Base and 15,400€ Variable paid quarterly, with 50% ESOP after one year.

EEO & Inclusion

Factorial welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourages people of diverse experiences and identities to apply. We are committed to equal opportunities and actively promote workplace inclusion of people with disabilities.