Software Engineering Manager @ HERE EUROPE B.V. SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ ODDZIAŁ[...]

HERE EUROPE B.V. SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ ODDZIAŁ W POL; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mapping firm in Kraków is seeking a Software Engineering Manager responsible for leading agile software development projects and enhancing service levels. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in team management and a deep understanding of Java, AWS, and DevOps methodologies. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and a sports subscription.

Benefits

Private medical care

Remote work allowance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Team events

Meal allowance

Multisport programmes

Qualifications

• Experience managing software development teams with a proven track record.
• Proficient in Scrum and Lean methodologies.
• Strong analytical mindset and a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of agile software development projects.
• Drive continuous improvements in security, quality, and service levels.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering leadership to make strategic decisions.

Skills

Team management

Java

AWS

DevOps

Spark

GIS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Dynamo

Kafka

Job description

Software Engineering Manager @ HERE EUROPE B.V. SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ ODDZIAŁ W POL

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Polska

[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.]

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 trade‑off decisions.

What we offer:
What we offer:

• 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
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• A diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide
• Brown bag talks, team events and more
• Life at HERE in Poland comes with a competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary, a Short‑Term Incentive (STI) bonus, a creative tax advantage, private medical care (including dental), life insurance, a meal allowance, vision reimbursement, a remote work allowance (if applicable), access to MyBenefit and Multisport programmes, and various wellbeing initiatives
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave in accordance with the Polish Labor Code
• Pre‑employment screening process, including employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable

Nice‑to‑Have:
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)

Requirements:
Requirements:

• 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 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 a 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 (plus a bonus)
• B.Sc. or higher in a relevant field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
• Java, AWS, Spark, DevOps, Team management, GIS knowledge
• International project experience
• Private healthcare, Sport subscription, In‑house trainings, No dress code, Free coffee, Free parking

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.