Engineering Manager

Senior • Hybrid

$22,000 - $32,000/

Poznań, Poland

Sonalake is a dynamic and growing company at the forefront of the telecommunications industry. We build cutting-edge BSS/OSS solutions that help our customers to manage and monetise their networks with efficiency and confidence. Engineering and product design sit at the heart of what we do. Our teams work with clients right across the stack; UX, UI design, frontend, backend, analytics, infrastructure, operations - everything needed to deliver great products.

We are continuing to grow and are seeking Engineering Managers to help to lead our flagship telecoms OSS/BSS products.

You will

Play a central role in shaping engineering practice across technology, process and culture
Lead teams responsible for delivering and operating a critical telecom product, ensuring quality, reliability and predictable delivery
Work closely with product managers, architects and client stakeholders to drive priorities and long-term roadmap direction
Support engineers and team leads through coaching, feedback and career development
Make sound technical decisions, guide architectural trade-offs and uphold strong engineering standards
Drive continuous improvement in how teams build, deliver and operate the product
Hire and onboard talented engineers who raise the bar
Contribute to company-wide engineering initiatives as part of the wider engineering management team

You may be a fit for this role if you

Have managed teams that have shipped and operated complex, integration-heavy software systems in production
Enjoy understanding how things work end-to-end and can move comfortably between architecture discussions and delivery decisions
Work well cross-functionally and can balance competing priorities with clear judgement
Build healthy, high-performing teams by combining clear expectations with a coaching-led approach
Thrive on autonomy, accountability and a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Have at least seven years of experience as a software engineer with hands-on development in languages such as Java/Kotlin or JavaScript/TypeScript, and strong experience with cloud platforms
Have at least four years of experience managing engineers
Communicate clearly and confidently in English, both written and spoken
Are willing to come to our office in Poznań 1–2 times per week

We take pride in being a people-oriented company. Openness and opportunity matter to us. Our team members consist of experienced leaders to bright graduates and we invest in everyone through our coaching-driven culture. We believe great products come from empowered teams, and we work hard to create an environment where they can thrive.

Sonalake

Sonalake is a dynamic and expanding company operating in the telecommunications industry. The company specializes in developing advanced BSS/OSS solutions that enable clients to efficiently manage and monetize their networks. Engineering and product design are central to Sonalake's operations, with a focus on delivering comprehensive solutions across UX, UI design, frontend, backend, analytics, infrastructure, and operations. Sonalake is committed to fostering a people-oriented culture that values openness and opportunity, investing in its team members through a coaching-driven approach. The company believes in empowering teams to create exceptional products and is dedicated to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Sonalake's team comprises a diverse mix of experienced leaders and bright graduates, reflecting its commitment to growth and innovation.