Engineering Manager

Job description

Passionate about leading engineers and helping them grow? Love tackling blockers — whether technical, process-related or team dynamics — to keep projects moving? Enjoy driving quality while building a motivated, high-performing team? If you're a hands-on leader who loves making an impact, this role is for you.

Here's the Deal

• You're the driving force behind your team's success — ensuring Engineers have everything they need to grow, deliver high-quality work and overcome any blockers that come their way.

• You shape careers — mentoring Engineers of all levels, pushing their growth and guiding them through their career path.

• You're hands-on when it counts — whether resolving technical challenges, improving processes or boosting team morale, you step in to keep things moving.

• You implement big-picture decisions — working closely with the Director of Engineering and other Engineering Managers to align department goals with company objectives.

• You're part of something global — collaborating with talented engineers across different locations, tackling diverse projects and building beautiful, high-quality digital products.

Who We Are

First, a bit about us. STRV is a digital product company that designs, builds and scales industry-shaping mobile and web products for iconic brands and the hottest startups. With a team of 200+ experts, we use emerging tech to build future-proof solutions that keep businesses ahead of the curve. Here since 2004, we've delivered solutions for partners including The Pump for Arnold, Barry's, The Athletic, Autodesk, Microsoft, Barnes & Noble, and more.

Our expertise lies in award-winning design and cross-functional engineering. Led by strong vision and product strategy. All under one roof. The highlights:

• Proven track record: We've shipped digital products for the hottest startups, global brands and high-profile individuals.

• All-around industry experience: We've worked with 400+ clients, creating partnerships that have left a lasting footprint in nearly every industry.

• Award-winning design: Our product design team turns early ideas into beautiful interfaces and flawless experiences recognized by Apple and Webby design awards.

• Best-in-class engineering: We attract top talent that delivers unparalleled code quality and resolves complex tech challenges when the stakes are high.

• Emerging tech practitioners: From AI to AR, we proactively integrate emerging tech into our products and constantly expand our in-house capabilities with the best talent to stay ahead of the curve.

Our culture is open and friendly, with everyone on the team self-driven in delivering the highest possible value for clients — because we all care about building partnerships and creating products that make us proud. But you've probably scrolled our web and read about all that already.

How You Fit In:

You're an experienced engineering leader who knows how to support and grow a team of skilled Engineers. You understand the nuances of leading individuals at different career stages, helping them navigate challenges and ensuring they have what they need to succeed.

You know your craft — you've been a senior developer yourself, so you understand the technical challenges your team faces. You don't mind getting your hands dirty, whether it's reviewing code, solving complex technical blockers or jumping in to support a project when needed.

You lead by example, setting a high bar for quality, ownership and collaboration. You're hands-on when it counts. When challenges arise — whether technical, procedural or team-related — you step in to keep things on track. Your focus is on delivering exceptional digital products while building a motivated, engaged team.

You're a strong communicator who collaborates closely with leadership, ensuring alignment with department and company goals. You know how to represent engineers' interests, encourage a great team culture and contribute to STRV's engineering vision.

In short: We're looking for someone who embodies our principles, takes ownership and helps build beautiful, high-quality products — and that's where you come in.

At STRV Your Role Will Be To:

• Be a part of the leadership team of the Frontend department alongside Lucas Constantino and Matej Polak — setting the tone for technical excellence, mentorship and collaboration while embodying a lead-by-example mindset.

• Ensure the growth and development of engineers by providing regular feedback, conducting 1:1s and guiding them through their career progression.

• Remove blockers — whether technical, procedural or team-related — to keep projects running smoothly and teams motivated.

• Maintain a high-quality bar by ensuring best practices, hiring top talents, reviewing outputs and driving continuous technological growth within the department.

• Allocate engineers to projects where they can make the biggest impact, guaranteeing the right fit based on skills and goals.

• Support Sales and Product by contributing to pre-sales efforts, providing technical insights and helping estimate project scopes.

• Be an active voice in the tech community — representing STRV at meetups, conferences and public events while fostering strong industry connections.

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align department goals with the broader company vision, making strategic decisions that drive success.

We Expect You to Have:

• Engineering Leadership Experience: You've led and mentored engineers of different levels, helping them grow and excel in their careers.

• Strong Technical Background: You were once a senior developer, so you're comfortable making technical decisions and getting hands-on when needed.

• People-First Mentality: You know how to keep engineers engaged, motivated and aligned with company goals.

• Problem-Solving Skills: You proactively identify and remove blockers, whether technical, process-related or interpersonal.

• Quality-Driven Mindset: You set high standards for code quality, architecture and engineering best practices.

• Collaboration & Communication: You work closely with leadership, product teams and other departments to align strategies and drive impact.

• Decision-Making Abilities: You're confident in making calls on team allocation, technical direction and process improvements.

• Recruitment & Hiring Experience: You know how to assess engineering talent and contribute to hiring decisions.

• Strategic Thinking: You contribute to the broader vision of the engineering department and help shape its future.

• Community Engagement: You're eager to represent STRV at industry events, conferences and meetups.

Interview Process:

Our interview process is designed to give you a clear picture of what it's like to be part of STRV and for us to understand how you'll make an impact. Here's what you can expect as we get to know each other:

1. Let's Get to Know Each Other – A casual chat with your future People Partner to dive into your experience and what excites you about the role.

2. Show Us Your Skills – A test project where you can showcase your approach and how you'd bring your expertise to our team.

3. Meet the CTO and Director of Engineering – A conversation with Dan Kraus and Lucas Constantino to discuss the role, its expectations and daily agenda.

4. Meet your Team - A hangout with your future team to get a feel for the team dynamics, how we collaborate and what life at STRV is really like

Perks & Benefits

We want you to feel at home. Our benefits help make sure that you remain productive, have all the tools you need, and stay in great shape both mentally and physically. Here's what we offer:

• Flexible working hours

• 5 weeks of vacation

• MacBook, external display and device accessories

• iPhone or Android phone based on your preference

• Phone plan for work and personal use with unlimited data

• Dedicated work space, standing desks work stations

• Multisport card (50% contribution)

• 24/7 open Award-winning office, rooftop bar, relaxing zones and sleeping boxes, BBQ grill

• ROGUE & Concept2 equipped gym open 24/7 in our Prague office with InBody

• Private gym classes in our Prague office (Circuit training, Yoga, Calisthenics)

• Work anniversaries celebrations

• Birthday celebrations

• Play areas with PS5, Xbox, foosball, pool table, ping-pong, 3D printer

• Daily snacks, fruits, veggies, craft coffee and tea

• Conferences, meetups, online learning resources and workshops to support personal growth

• Individual development plans supported by regular feedback, workshops, team learning and long-term program such as Speakers Program, Mentoring Academy, Leadership Academy

• Individual coaching sessions with certified coach

• Themed events and team buildings to cultivate the spirit of STRV

• Work at the only Vercel partner in the Czech Republic

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