Engineering Manager

About

Joko helps consumers shop smarter. Their ambition is to revolutionize how people shop, empowering them to find what they need, make informed decisions, and save money.

Joko is a tech company founded in Paris. Their team of 80+ talents is international and spread across Paris, Barcelona, and New York, with some working remotely.

As a certified B Corporation, they are committed to making a difference for the communities they serve, including the 5 million consumers already using Joko to save money every day at over 10,000 merchants.

Over the years, they have expanded their value proposition to help consumers make smarter shopping decisions with features such as cash back, buy now pay later, automatic coupons, price drop alerts, carbon footprint tracking, and more. Today, they are dedicating significant resources to an AI-powered assistant that helps users find the right product based on criteria like price, quality, or environmental impact across the global e-commerce catalog.

After reaching profitability in their core market, they are expanding internationally with a primary focus on the US.

It’s still day 1 at Joko; come build the future of shopping with Joko.

Job Description

At Joko, we help consumers shop smarter. Our mission is to revolutionize shopping, empowering people to find what they need, make informed decisions, and save money.

Founded in Paris, Joko is a tech company and certified B Corp with over 80 talents across Paris, Barcelona, and New York (and beyond). More than 5 million users already save money every day at 10,000+ merchants with Joko.

From cashback and automatic coupons to price alerts and carbon tracking, we keep expanding our products to make shopping smarter. We’re now building an AI-powered shopping assistant to help users find the best products by price, quality, and impact.

Having reached profitability in our core market, we’re now scaling globally, with a strong focus on the US.

It’s still day 1, come build the future of shopping with us!

This position is remote-friendly.

📱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. Their ambition is to have a positive impact on the everyday lives of hundreds of millions of users around the world.

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. At Joko, we have firsthand experience that teams with engineers who possess a diverse range of skills, and where engineering and product collaborate closely, are able to deliver a truly delightful and innovative user experience.

The Tech team is currently growing fast to continuously innovate on all parts of our product and tech stack and to empower the revolution of the way people shop online.

🎯 What you will do

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.

💎 Our perks

At Joko, we believe that flexibility and trust are essential. Our work environment reflects this through:

  • Flexible remote (for specific fully-remote positions):
    If you live in Paris, you can choose to work from our office or from home with no constraints. If you live elsewhere, we provide access to a coworking space and a coworking budget.

  • Work from anywhere (full-time only):
    Want to spend a month working from Italy? Full-time employees can work from most countries in the world for up to 3 months per year.

On top of that, we offer plenty of perks (some for everyone, others only for full-time positions):

  • 🇺🇸 After 4 years, spend one month in our New York office

  • 🌴 Yearly offsite in amazing locations, plus a team-building budget and quarterly in-person gatherings

  • 💪 Contribution to your ClassPass subscription

  • 🍼 8-week paid parental leave

…and much more, check the full list here!

Preferred Experience

We’re looking for talented engineering managers who combine technical excellence with curiosity, ownership, and a product-driven mindset. You might fit perfectly if you recognise yourself in the following:

  • 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.

Recruitment Process

  1. Intro call: Quick screening with the Hiring Manager or a recruiter.

  2. Step 1 – Team interview (45 min): Conversation with two Joko team members (could include the Hiring Manager, people from the team you’d join, or colleagues from other teams).

  3. Step 2 – Role-specific assessments

* Live coding interview

* Take-home case study followed by a 45 min debrief. We assess both your output and how you think in real time.

  1. Step 3 – Founders interview (45 min): Conversation with two of our founders.

  2. References: Up to five calls with former colleagues or managers.

☕ You may also be invited for coffee with team members to get a feel for our culture.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Paris
  • Possible full remote
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