We’re all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You’ll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.
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. Job Description
We are seeking a talented Staff Engineer with a strong bias towards action to join us. Our organisation is structured similarly to AWS, with each Product Line operating independently under a Single Threaded Owner (STO) at VP level. Within each Product Line, multiple Area Single Threaded Owners (Area-STOs) at Director level oversee several Impact Teams. Each Impact Team, led by an Impact Owner, comprises approximately eight engineers, designers and PMs who work autonomously, following their own processes and methodologies. This Staff Engineer role will contribute to one of our various Impact Teams, which focus on different areas of our product. The specific team will be determined based on your performance and interests during the general interview process (see below). Reporting directly to your chosen team's Impact Owner, who is either a Senior Product Manager or an Engineering Manager, you will collaborate closely with teams of engineers, product managers, designers and external stakeholders. Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
Drive technical excellence within Staff Plus and the wider engineering team by setting and maintaining best practices and standards. Architecture Design:
Develop and improve scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective solutions for complex problems. Problem Solving:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and across product lines to identify and solve challenging technical problems. Unified Team:
Foster a unified team environment by promoting deep customer-centricity, technical collaboration and open communication. Mentorship:
Provide mentorship and guidance to Staff Plus and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Innovation:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our technology stack. Qualifications
Extensive Experience:
You have
8+ years of experience
in hands-on software development, with a strong background in building SaaS solutions that scale. Preferably PHP, Go, Python, Typescript and React. Proven Track Record:
You have a history of
delivering impact end-to-end
as well as taking ownership to turn around projects. Technical Expertise:
You possess in-depth knowledge of
software architecture principles
and have successfully designed and implemented complex systems that scale. Leadership Skills:
You have demonstrated leadership in previous roles,
guiding teams
through technical challenges over time. Communication Skills:
You can effectively
communicate complex technical concepts
to non-technical stakeholders. Adaptability:
You thrive in a
fast-paced, impact focused
environment. Life at Akeneo
Culture Diverse, cross-cultural team. Office parties, team offsites. Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates. General Competitive package and complementary health insurance. Time off Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home). 25 days holiday per calendar year in addition to Public Holidays. 16 weeks (France) / 26 weeks (UK) paid maternity leave. Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave. Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year. Health & Wellness Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice. Equipment Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools. A €500/£450 personal hybrid working allowance. Professional Development Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests. A €/£1,000 learning budget per employee per year. Perks & Discounts Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company. Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with 2 days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice. Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone. Interview process
All interviews will be conducted remotely and ideally within two weeks. We are asking for a total of around
seven
hours of your time. Screening
Phone Screen:
You will receive an invitation to a short conversation with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hiring Manager Chat:
This short interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails.
General Interview Loop:
These interviews ensure you are qualified to join Akeneo. So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button!
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