Senior Engineering Manager, Malt
Freelance consulting marketplace
Open for applications
Freelance consulting marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide everyone with the freedom to choose what work they do and who they do it with.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience of scaleup challenges, particularly in terms of growth and execution
- A significant experience as a senior individual contributor as backend/fullstack (ideally in java/Kotlin)
- A successful first experience in people management (Tech lead, Engineering manager ...)
- Good architectural skills and familiarity with modern software development practices
- Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience or a good knowledge of B2B integration issues is a real plus (SSO, Punchout, HRIS, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
What the job involves
- Lead and Inspire: Guide a tribe of 8-12 software engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture through mentorship and coaching. Play an active role in hiring top engineers and developing talents. Organize and lead team meetings, workshops, and events to foster alignment, morale, and collaboration
- Combine Strategic Collaboration with Pragmatic Execution: Partner with product managers and key stakeholders to define, prioritize, and execute on goals that align with business objectives. Oversee timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to the highest standards. Serve as a problem-solver and remove obstacles that hinder the team’s progress and enabling engineers to focus on impactful work
- Raise the bar: Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing standards, and team organization, to ensure consistently excellent output. Define, track, and report on team KPIs and project progress, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organization. Actively contribute to the Engineering Manager Guild, driving the adoption of new tools, processes, and best practices that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the broader engineering organization
Application process
- Screening with Flo, our Lead Talent Acquisition Manager
- Interview with Benoit, VP Engineering
- Use case and debrief with fellow EMs (Jean, Florian, Fabien, Paul, Samee or Benoit again)
- Team Interview or lunch with people you will be working with (Software Engineers or Product Managers)
Our take
Malt is carving out a unique space in the European freelance marketplace by specialising in connecting companies with technically skilled freelancers like developers, data scientists, and project managers. This targeted approach sets it apart from broader platforms like Upwork and Fiverr, where diverse talents compete for projects often through low bids.
The company further distinguishes itself by offering dedicated account managers to companies. These account managers help source the right talent, handle payments, and manage legal and administrative tasks. This comprehensive service caters to the growing trend of digital nomadism, attracting skilled technical professionals seeking freelance opportunities.
Malt's success is evident in its funding, attracting significant investment, and growing its network to over 450,000 freelancers across five European countries. Its also secured partnerships with major companies like Unilever, Bosch, and L'Oréal, further solidifying its position as a leading player. Following its acquisition of competitor Comatch, it has set ambitious goals to become the go-to freelancer marketplace in Europe.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2021
$91.1m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Feb 2019
$28m
SERIES C
Total funding: $127.2m
Company benefits
- Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris
- Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options
- Lunch vouchers: €9/day on your Swile card
- Transportation: 50% reimbursement (any type of transport)
- RTT: From 8 to 12 days off
- Malt sabbatical: After three years, every Malter is entitled to a one month paid sabbatical leave
- Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow
- Remote work: full remote, with a possibility to work from any of our offices
- Annual team building events
Company HQ
Saint-Merri, Paris, France
Leadership
Vincent Huguet
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Previously a Corporate Development Manager at Telmex. Founded Mexico's leading online florist Algoespecial, and then co-founded online printer Groupe Aventers.
Hugo Lassiège
(Co-Founder)Previous Manager at Hakatech, alongside which they co-created the Lateral-Thoughts Developers Society.
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