Software Engineering Manager

HERE Technologies; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Krakow is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead agile projects, improve software quality, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has expertise in Java and Spark, experience managing software teams, and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and a diverse team environment.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Hybrid model of work

Competitive salary plus bonus

Flexible working hours

Private medical care

Access to wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing software development teams with a proven track record of delivering successful software projects under demanding requirements.
• Experience as a software engineer with relevant expertise.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead agile software development projects.
• Drive continuous improvements in security, quality, and service levels.
• Work with product managers on rational planning and tradeoff decisions.

Skills

Java

Spark/ERM

SQL

Dynamo

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Excellent written and spoken English

Education

B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

NoSQL databases

Big Data processing frameworks

Kafka

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Job Locations: PL-Krakow

Requisition ID: 2025-78659

Category: Research & Development

What's the role?

The Mapmaking team sits at the heart of HERE’s mission to create the world’s most accurate, up-to-date, and intelligent maps. We design and operate scalable pipelines for onboarding massive datasets from customers and partners, while developing and optimizing geospatial processing services that transform raw map inputs into high-quality, production-ready products. Our work spans innovation in AI, big data, and algorithmic evolution to advance how maps are processed, validated, and enriched, supporting both large-scale customer programs with premium automotive brands and multi-industry partners, as well as internal transformation initiatives.

The Mapmaking team builds and operates core technologies and services for onboarding, processing, and quality assuring digital map data.

Software Engineering Manager role will be responsible for planning and leading the implementation of agile software development projects, DevOps practices and test automation with the goal of delivering increasingly valuable features into the HERE platform while driving continuous improvements in security, quality, and service levels. You will partner with product managers and engineering leadership to craft and drive rational planning and tradeoff decisions.

The successful candidate will be a software craftsman, with a track record of successful software projects against demanding requirements. She or he will be a trusted coach to software developers, a trusted partner to product management and approach complex prioritization challenges with a calm and analytical mindset.

Who are you?

• Experience managing software development teams with a proven track record of delivering successful software projects under demanding requirements
• Be a trusted coach and mentor to software engineers
• Experience as a software engineer with relevant expertise in Java, Spark/ERM, and databases (SQL, Dynamo)
• Experience using DevOps methodologies to improve throughput, stability, and deployment efficiency
• Be a seasoned Agile software development practitioner, proficient in Scrum and Lean, with an analytical mindset and data-driven approach
• Have strong communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English
• Experience with high-availability NoSQL databases, Big Data processing frameworks (Spark, Flink, Presto), and messaging systems such as Kafka is a plus
• B.Sc. or higher in a relevant field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
• Excellent written English, with the ability to clearly communicate complex topics

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with spatial data processing
• Experience working with high-throughput, low-latency, highly reliable systems at scale, delivering cloud services under SLAs, and operating systems with 99.9% uptime or higher
• Experience with business data analytics tools (e.g. Tableau)

What Do We Offer?

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid model of work (2 days office and 3 days home office per week)
• Work on the development of high-scale services, serving and storing petabytes of data
• Work with cutting-edge, modern technologies
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• A diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.
• Brown bag talks, team events and more!

Change is HERE. Apply Now!

Life at HERE in Poland comes with a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and performance. This includes a base salary, a Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus (percentage based on role), a creative tax advantage for eligible positions, private medical care (including dental), life insurance, a meal allowance, vision reimbursement, a remote work allowance (if applicable), access to MyBenefit and Multisport programs, and various wellbeing initiatives. Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave are provided in accordance with the Polish Labor Code.

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.

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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