About Joko
At Joko, our mission is to we help consumers save time and money when shopping online or in-store. Founded in Paris, Joko is a tech company and certified B Corp with over 120 talents across Paris, Barcelona, and New York (and beyond). More than 7 million users already save money every day at 10,000+ merchants with Joko. From cashback and automatic coupons to price alerts, we've kept expanding our products to make shopping smarter. Today, Joko is an AI shopping app: with Juno, our shopping assistant, users can find the right product at the best price in only a few seconds, with recommendations that get sharper the more they use it. Having reached profitability in our core market, we’re now scaling globally, with a strong focus on the US.
Our Tech Team
Our Tech team excels at solving cutting-edge technical challenges with elegant solutions. With a strong focus on product innovation and design, they are shaping the future of the online shopping experience. Software Engineers in the Tech team work hand-in-hand with the Product team, from exploration, design, and roadmap prioritization to implementation, and deployment in production.
Role: Engineering Manager
As Engineering Manager, you will manage a new team of exceptionally talented software engineers. This is a key leadership position at the helm of a team working on cutting-edge technical projects that encompass various domains (mobile development, AI/ML, infrastructure, real-time processing of large data streams, etc.). You will be responsible for the growth and success of this team, and also play a crucial role in the definition of the Engineering culture and the organization of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment: Take a leading role in attracting and selecting the best talents to strengthen your team.
- Onboarding: Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the team and helping them quickly become operational in their roles.
- People Growth: Spearhead the professional development of the engineers in your team, actively supporting their career progression and skill enhancement.
- Technical Leadership: Play an active role in reviewing the work of your team members, guide their technical decision-making, and provide technical and project management mentorship.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment with other teams, ensuring seamless communication and synergies across the Tech team and the whole organization.
- Strategic Coordination: Actively contribute to prioritization and strategic discussions with the Product Team to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
- Processes Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the way your teams work to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Punctual Individual Contributions: Engage in punctual individual tasks such as automations, proofs of concept, explorations, optimizations, or bug fixes to maintain hands-on expertise and contribute to critical projects.
At Joko, we believe that flexibility and trust are essential. Our work environment reflects this through:
- Flexible remote: If you live in Paris, you can choose to work from our office or from home with no constraints. If you live elsewhere, we can provide access to a coworking space and a coworking budget.
- Work from anywhere: Want to spend a month in Italy while working? You can work from most countries in the world for up to 3 months per year.
On top of that, we offer plenty of perks: * 💸 Top-market compensation * 📈 Equity for everyone with the chance to own a piece of what you build * 🤖 Half-day each week dedicated to leveling up with AI by exploring new tools, iterating hard, and sharpening your skills * 🌴 Yearly offsite in amazing locations and budget for team-building events & monthly in-person gatherings * 💪 Contribution to your ClassPass subscription * 🍼 8-week leave paid 100% for the second parent * …and much more, check the full list here
Who We're Looking For
- Experience: You have 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering with at least 1 year in a management position.
- Track record: You’ve demonstrated high potential through one or more of the following: Strong experience or growth in a top-tier company or project; A strong entrepreneurial or open-source background; A top-tier academic background (for more junior profiles); Speaking at conferences, organising meetups, or contributing to tech communities.
- Advanced technical expertise: You possess extensive experience in software architecture and design, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex systems and robust software engineering practices. You are constantly looking at emerging technologies and you keep a close eye on the latest trends in the domain.
- Builder’s mindset: You like getting hands-on. You think in terms of impact and see technology as a means to create real value for users.
- Full-stack spirit: You’re not limited by a specific layer or language. You care about solving problems end-to-end.
- Fast learner: You’re quick to pick up new technologies, frameworks, or practices, and you’re comfortable in fast-changing environments.
- Problem solver: You have strong analytical skills and enjoy tackling complex challenges with a creative yet pragmatic approach.
- Communication: You can explain complex ideas simply, structure your thoughts clearly, and listen actively.
- Team player: You’re humble, open to feedback, and eager to help others grow as much as you grow yourself.
- Drive & ownership: You take initiative, hold yourself accountable, and aim for excellence in everything you do.
- Languages: You're fluent in English, both written and spoken. French is not required.
