Platform Engineering Manager — Core Capabilities

OLX

United States

Remote

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary + 20% annual bonus

Training & conference budget + Udemy

Mybenefit points 300/mo + private care

IP rights 60%

100% remote; offices Poznan/Warsaw

Job summary

OLX is seeking an Engineering Manager based in Poland to lead software engineers building and scaling critical platforms powering the OLX ecosystem. You will balance people leadership with technical direction, guiding major platform initiatives and ensuring reliability, performance, and developer experience across microservices and APIs.

This role offers 100% remote work, a strong culture of collaboration, and opportunities to mentor teams across multiple markets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
3+ years in people management.
5+ years software development experience.
Experience designing large-scale, high-traffic systems.
Familiarity with microservices and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong knowledge of data structures and design patterns.
Understanding of AI/ML applications.
Proficient in English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers, provide technical guidance and mentorship.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define goals and scope.
Drive end-to-end development from design to deployment with quality and scalability.
Identify and prioritize technical initiatives focusing on ROI and performance.
Implement modern software practices: Agile, CI, and deployment.
Gather requirements to ensure platform meets customer needs and UX.
Foster collaborative, inclusive culture with knowledge sharing.