Location: Croatia (Zagreb) - Hybrid / Europe - Remote
Type: Full-time, Permanent employee
We're looking for a highly skilled Software Engineering Team Lead who is passionate about people, engineering excellence, and building modern software development culture. In this role, you'll guide a team of talented engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and partner closely with Product and Design to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
This is a true leadership-first role, ideal for someone who thrives on developing others, shaping engineering practices, and delivering impactful product features while maintaining enough hands-on involvement to stay technically sharp.
You'll have a significant influence on how we build software, how our teams collaborate, and how we evolve our technical landscape.
Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers. Provide regular feedback, facilitate career growth, and foster a healthy, collaborative team culture
Plan and prioritize engineering work, balancing feature development and team capacity to meet product roadmap commitments
Collaborate with Product, Design, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions
Contribute to system architecture and design discussions, guiding the team toward scalable and maintainable implementations
Remain hands-on with development to stay close to the codebase, support technical decisions, and unblock the team when needed
Improve engineering processes, remove obstacles, drive best practices, and ensure high-quality delivery
Actively participate in hiring—defining requirements, interviewing candidates, and building a high-performing engineering team
7-8+ years in software engineering with at least 2+ years leading or managing software engineers
Experience in SaaS product companies and complex technical ecosystems
Strong focus on people: mentoring, coaching, supporting career growth
Naturally curious mindset; someone who seeks improvement, learns continuously, and embraces change
Familiarity with modern engineering practices
Solid communication skills, organizational awareness, and a proactive approach to solving problems
Work in a fast-growing and interesting industry
Flexible work that best fits your needs and the role
Competitive compensation with additional perks
Top-notch offices and equipment
Continuous improvement and learning opportunities to grow your career
Team activities chosen by the team based on what they value
A great team of engaged, passionate, and helpful people
