Staff Software Engineer

🏢 Summary: The offer is for a Backend Engineer role focused on building and scaling resilient backend systems and AI-driven platforms for global clients. You will work in small, autonomous teams, design production-grade architectures, and integrate Applied AI solutions into mission-critical products. The role emphasizes ownership, technical decision-making, and hands-on development using modern cloud and DevOps practices. 🗂️ Requirements: 2+ years commercial experience building web applications in Python or Ruby, Strong understanding of OOP principles, Knowledge of clean code practices, Understanding of software development lifecycle, Practical experience with SQL and relational databases, Experience with PostgreSQL, Experience with Git version control, Experience with Docker, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Ability to integrate AI features into backend systems, Proficiency in written and spoken English 📃 Skills: Python, Ruby, PostgreSQL, SQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, OOP, Claude, Cursor 🏢 Description: Upside is a software consultancy built by engineers, for engineers. We partner with global companies to solve real, complex technical challenges. We’re deep into Applied AI and R&D, building both production-grade platforms for clients and our own open-source tools like Enthusiast (Agentic AI framework). We operate in a Forward-Deployed model. We don’t sit behind a wall of specs or wait for the tickets. We get into the trenches with the client, identify the actual challenges, and take full ownership of the solution. Our teams are small (3–9 people), autonomous, and cross-functional. What it means for you You won’t be assigned to a random project. You’ll partner directly with founders and CTOs on technical decisions, shaping systems - not just implementing them. You’ll  have the autonomy to choose  the right tools and the ownership to ensure the architecture performs under pressure.Your focus stays where it counts: mission-critical logic and high-impact experiments, not repetitive tasks and countless meetings. We don't do "safe or predictable". You’ll contribute to strategic open-source projects and build  AI-driven solutions. Role Overview As a Backend Engineer, you’ll be integral to building and scaling platforms for our global clients. You’ll join a high-performing team where your voice matters. You’ll design and implement resilient systems while staying close to the code, bringing solutions to the table instead of just reporting problems. Responsibilities Technical Execution: Build and maintain scalable backend systems with a focus on clean, maintainable code. Proactive Problem Solving: Identify issues early and propose actionable ways to fix or optimize them. Collaboration: Work closely with the team and stakeholders to translate requirements into working technology. Knowledge Sharing: Share your findings and lessons learned from the code to help the team grow. AI Implementation: Support the integration of Applied AI features into client products. Requirements Experience: 2+ years of commercial experience in building web applications (Python or Ruby). Fundamentals: Solid understanding of OOP, clean code, and software development lifecycles. Databases: Practical knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL). Infrastructure: Experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Mindset: Proactive, curious, and ready to take ownership of your tasks. AI-Native: You use tools like Claude or Cursor to work smarter and faster. English: Great command of written and spoken English for team and client communication. Tech Stack: Python, Ruby, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes. Value Proposition Built for the long run We hire for the company, not just a project - looking for passion driven engineers who want to grow with Upside over time Small teams, real accountability. 3-9 people per engagement. We're small by design. That means your decisions carry weight and you are visible. Mission-critical work: We handle complex  projects that move the needle for international brands. Our clients are scaling companies, established international brands, and large institutions. The systems you build will be under real load, with real stakes. Real Ownership: You take part in the decision making process on technology and implementation..You’re empowered to take initiative, experiment, and drive solutions that create real impact. No Micromanagement: We trust you to own your work and deliver outcomes - no unnecessary oversight. Collaborative R&D: Contribute to targeted Open-source projects and internal AI research. Growth through challenges: Complex problems and direct client exposure means you’ll grow by action. Applied AI as a first-class discipline. We don't bolt AI onto projects as an afterthought. You'll identify where it genuinely moves the needle and lead the implementation - on client work and on our own open-source tooling. The tools you want. If something makes you faster or sharper, we want you using it. Transparent progression path. We have defined engineering levels with clear criteria - you'll know exactly what each role looks like, and what it takes to get from one to the other. No ambiguity, no waiting for someone above you to move on If you didn't find all the information you were looking for, have a look at our handbook - it covers a variety of different matters that could be important at this stage. If there's anything else we did not mention that you're interested in - share your thoughts with us careers@upsidelab.io Salary: Regular Engineer: 10 000 - 13 600 PLN net + VAT Regular+ Engineer: 14 800 - 19 300 PLN net + VAT Location: Office in Kraków, hybrid, fully-remote.

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on designing, building, and scaling resilient backend systems for international clients, with strong ownership of architecture and technical direction. The position involves close collaboration with stakeholders, Applied AI integration, and hands-on work in small, autonomous teams. It emphasizes production-grade systems, performance at scale, and strategic technical decision-making. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of experience building web applications, Proficiency in Python and Python web frameworks, University degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field, Strong understanding of monolith and microservices architectures, Knowledge of messaging patterns, Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL, Experience with database performance optimization at scale, Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Ability to design and implement scalable backend architectures, Fluent English (C1) 📃 Skills: Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Microservices, Monoliths, Messaging, Ruby, Claude, Cursor 🏢 Description: Upside is a software consultancy built by engineers, for engineers. We partner with global companies to solve real, complex technical challenges. We’re deep into Applied AI and R&D, building both production-grade platforms for clients and our own open-source tools like Enthusiast (Agentic AI framework). We operate in a Forward-Deployed model. We don’t sit behind a wall of specs or wait for the tickets. We get into the trenches with the client, identify the actual challenges, and take full ownership of the solution. Our teams are small (3–9 people), autonomous, and cross-functional. What it means for you You'll work with a capable and driven team, and partner directly with senior business leaders on technical decisions, shaping systems - not just implementing them. You’ll have the autonomy to choose the right tools and the ownership to ensure the architecture performs under pressure.Your focus stays where it counts: mission-critical logic and high-impact experiments, not repetitive tasks and countless meetings. You’ll contribute to strategic open-source projects and build AI-driven solutions. Role Overview As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be the backbone of our development efforts and a key driver of our engineering culture. You will design, build, and scale resilient systems for international clients while staying close to the code. We’re looking for someone who brings ready solutions rather than problems to solve, and treats the client’s product as their own. This isn't a short-term opportunity  - we’re looking for a partner to grow with us, someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and proactively shares "lessons learned" to level up the entire team. Responsibilities Drive technical direction: Own the architecture and implementation of complex backend systems. Problem Solving: Identify systemic risks before they manifest and propose clear, actionable ways to bypass them. Consulting: Work directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technology. Mentorship: Share your observations and "lessons learned" to help the whole team level up. AI Integration: Identify where Applied AI can actually improve a product and lead the implementation. Requirements Experience: 5+ years of building web applications (preferably in Python frameworks). Background: Completed university degree in computer science, data science or similar field Architecture: Deep understanding of monoliths, microservices, and messaging patterns. Databases: Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL and performance optimization at scale. Infrastructure: Practical experience with CI/CD, Docker, and AWS/GCP. Mindset: Proactive, technology-driven, and ready to experiment. AI-Native: You use tools like Claude or Cursor to move faster. English: Fluent (C1) for direct client collaboration. Our Tech Stack: Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes. Ruby is present in some of our projects but we are Python first. Value Proposition Built for the long run We hire for the company, not just a project - looking for passion driven engineers who want to grow with Upside over time Small teams, real accountability. 3-9 people per engagement. We're small by design. That means your decisions carry weight and you are visible. Mission-critical work: We handle complex  projects that move the needle for international brands. Our clients are scaling companies, established international brands, and large institutions. The systems you build will be under real load, with real stakes. Real Ownership: You take part in the decision making process on technology and implementation..You’re empowered to take initiative, experiment, and drive solutions that create real impact. No Micromanagement: We trust you to own your work and deliver outcomes - no unnecessary oversight. Collaborative R&D: Contribute to targeted Open-source projects and internal AI research. Growth through challenges: Complex problems and direct client exposure means you’ll grow by action. Applied AI as a first-class discipline. We don't bolt AI onto projects as an afterthought. You'll identify where it genuinely moves the needle and lead the implementation - on client work and on our own open-source tooling. The tools you want, without the approval process. If something makes you faster or sharper, we want you using it. Transparent progression path. We have defined engineering levels with clear criteria - you'll know exactly what each role looks like, and what it takes to get from one to the other. No ambiguity, no waiting for someone above you to move on. Compensation & Location Location: On-site in Kraków; Hybrid; remote from anywhere in Poland with regular team on-sites. Salary: Senior Engineer: 20 800 - 25 900 PLN net + VAT Lead Engineer: >26 500 PLN net + VAT If you’d like to understand more about how we work or read about the recruitment process in detail, feel free to explore our handbook . If something important to you isn’t mentioned - share your thoughts with as at careers@upsidelab.io

🏢 Summary: Senior Fullstack Engineer role focused on designing and scaling production-grade web systems, owning the full product experience from backend to frontend. The position combines product thinking with engineering, emphasizing AI-augmented features and modern fullstack architecture. You will work on complex, mission-critical applications with strong autonomy and technical ownership. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of experience building complex web applications, Strong proficiency in Python or Ruby, Strong proficiency in Vue.js or React.js, Solid understanding of SQL and PostgreSQL, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with cloud environments, Experience using AI/LLM tools in development workflows, Fluent English (C1) 📃 Skills: Python, Ruby, Vue.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, SQL, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Claude, Cursor 🏢 Description: At Upside , we’re partnering with ambitious companies across the globe to solve complex, meaningful problems through technology. We work in focused teams, combining engineering, product thinking, and design, to deliver outcomes, not just output. Open-source is a strategic part of our work. We build and maintain a number of open-source projects that support our clients and internal R&D. Our latest release is Enthusiast , a customizable agentic AI toolkit for e-commerce. What it means for you You’ll have a "Founder" mindset. You won’t just build a UI or a database - you’ll own the entire product experience. You’ll be a technical partner to stakeholders, helping them understand what’s possible with modern tech and AI. You’ll have the autonomy to experiment across the stack and the responsibility to deliver tools that actually solve business problems. You’ll work at the intersection of product thinking and engineering, deploying AI-augmented features across the entire stack. Role Overview As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you’ll design and scale resilient systems from the ground up. You’ll bridge the gap between backend logic and frontend experience, ensuring a seamless, production-grade product. Responsibilities End-to-End Ownership: Lead the design and implementation of both backend systems and frontend interfaces. Proactive Solutions: Don't just flag blockers—come with proposals and experiments to bypass them. Consulting: Translate complex business needs into elegant, scalable fullstack architecture. Engineering Standards: Advocate for code quality, security, and performance across the entire repo. Continuous Improvement: Constantly evaluate new tech (especially AI/LLM) to improve delivery. Requirements Experience: 5+ years of building complex web applications. Backend: Strong proficiency in Python or Ruby. Frontend: Mastery of Vue.js or React.js . Infrastructure: Solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL), CI/CD, and cloud environments. AI-Native: You use tools like Claude or Cursor to build better and faster. English: Fluent (C1) for direct client collaboration. Tech Stack: Python, Ruby, Vue.js , React.js , PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker. Value Proposition Built for the long run We hire for the company, not just a project - looking for passion driven engineers who want to grow with Upside over time Small teams, real accountability. 3-9 people per engagement. We're small by design. That means your decisions carry weight and you are visible. Mission-critical work: We handle complex  projects that move the needle for international brands. Our clients are scaling companies, established international brands, and large institutions. The systems you build will be under real load, with real stakes. Real Ownership: You take part in the decision making process on technology and implementation..You’re empowered to take initiative, experiment, and drive solutions that create real impact. No Micromanagement: We trust you to own your work and deliver outcomes - no unnecessary oversight. Collaborative R&D: Contribute to targeted Open-source projects and internal AI research. Growth through challenges: Complex problems and direct client exposure means you’ll grow by action. Applied AI as a first-class discipline. We don't bolt AI onto projects as an afterthought. You'll identify where it genuinely moves the needle and lead the implementation - on client work and on our own open-source tooling. The tools you want. If something makes you faster or sharper, we want you using it. Transparent progression path. We have defined engineering levels with clear criteria - you'll know exactly what each role looks like, and what it takes to get from one to the other. No ambiguity, no waiting for someone above you to move on If you didn't find all the information you were looking for, have a look at our handbook - it covers a variety of different matters that could be important at this stage. If there's anything else we did not mention that you're interested in - share your thoughts with us careers@upsidelab.io Compensation & Location Salary: Senior Engineer: 20 800 - 25 900 PLN net + VAT Lead Engineer: >25 900 PLN net + VAT Location: Office in Kraków, hybrid, fully-remote.

🏢 Summary: Senior Fullstack Engineer role focused on designing and scaling production-grade web systems end-to-end, combining backend, frontend, and AI-driven features. The position emphasizes ownership of the full product experience, from architecture to deployment, in client-facing, mission-critical projects. Engineers work across the stack with strong autonomy, applying modern AI tools and best engineering practices. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of experience building complex web applications, Strong proficiency in Python or Ruby, Advanced knowledge of Vue.js or React.js, Solid understanding of SQL and PostgreSQL, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with cloud environments, Hands-on use of AI tools such as Claude or Cursor, Fluent English (C1 level) 📃 Skills: Python, Ruby, Vue.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, SQL, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Claude, Cursor 🏢 Description: At Upside , we’re partnering with ambitious companies across the globe to solve complex, meaningful problems through technology. We work in focused teams, combining engineering, product thinking, and design, to deliver outcomes, not just output. Open-source is a strategic part of our work. We build and maintain a number of open-source projects that support our clients and internal R&D. Our latest release is Enthusiast , a customizable agentic AI toolkit for e-commerce. What it means for you You’ll have a "Founder" mindset. You won’t just build a UI or a database - you’ll own the entire product experience. You’ll be a technical partner to stakeholders, helping them understand what’s possible with modern tech and AI. You’ll have the autonomy to experiment across the stack and the responsibility to deliver tools that actually solve business problems. You’ll work at the intersection of product thinking and engineering, deploying AI-augmented features across the entire stack. Role Overview As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you’ll design and scale resilient systems from the ground up. You’ll bridge the gap between backend logic and frontend experience, ensuring a seamless, production-grade product. Responsibilities End-to-End Ownership: Lead the design and implementation of both backend systems and frontend interfaces. Proactive Solutions: Don't just flag blockers—come with proposals and experiments to bypass them. Consulting: Translate complex business needs into elegant, scalable fullstack architecture. Engineering Standards: Advocate for code quality, security, and performance across the entire repo. Continuous Improvement: Constantly evaluate new tech (especially AI/LLM) to improve delivery. Requirements Experience: 5+ years of building complex web applications. Backend: Strong proficiency in Python or Ruby. Frontend: Mastery of Vue.js or React.js . Infrastructure: Solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL), CI/CD, and cloud environments. AI-Native: You use tools like Claude or Cursor to build better and faster. English: Fluent (C1) for direct client collaboration. Tech Stack: Python, Ruby, Vue.js , React.js , PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker. Value Proposition Built for the long run We hire for the company, not just a project - looking for passion driven engineers who want to grow with Upside over time Small teams, real accountability. 3-9 people per engagement. We're small by design. That means your decisions carry weight and you are visible. Mission-critical work: We handle complex  projects that move the needle for international brands. Our clients are scaling companies, established international brands, and large institutions. The systems you build will be under real load, with real stakes. Real Ownership: You take part in the decision making process on technology and implementation..You’re empowered to take initiative, experiment, and drive solutions that create real impact. No Micromanagement: We trust you to own your work and deliver outcomes - no unnecessary oversight. Collaborative R&D: Contribute to targeted Open-source projects and internal AI research. Growth through challenges: Complex problems and direct client exposure means you’ll grow by action. Applied AI as a first-class discipline. We don't bolt AI onto projects as an afterthought. You'll identify where it genuinely moves the needle and lead the implementation - on client work and on our own open-source tooling. The tools you want. If something makes you faster or sharper, we want you using it. Transparent progression path. We have defined engineering levels with clear criteria - you'll know exactly what each role looks like, and what it takes to get from one to the other. No ambiguity, no waiting for someone above you to move on If you didn't find all the information you were looking for, have a look at our handbook - it covers a variety of different matters that could be important at this stage. If there's anything else we did not mention that you're interested in - share your thoughts with us careers@upsidelab.io Compensation & Location Salary: Senior Engineer: 20 800 - 25 900 PLN net + VAT Lead Engineer: >25 900 PLN net + VAT Location: Office in Kraków, hybrid, fully-remote.

🏢 Summary: Backend Engineer role focused on building and maintaining scalable, resilient web-based platforms for global clients. The position involves working in small teams to deliver robust backend systems aligned with client requirements. The role includes developing modern APIs and supporting infrastructure using a contemporary technology stack. 🗂️ Requirements: 2+ years commercial experience in web-based application development, Experience with Ruby, Python, or JavaScript, Experience with SQL databases, Experience with AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes, Strong OOP skills, Experience with Git, Experience with unit testing, Experience with debugging and profiling, Experience with CI/CD, Experience in building modern APIs, Understanding of end-to-end software development cycle 📃 Skills: Ruby, Python, JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, OOP, Git, CI, CD, APIs, Testing, Debugging, Profiling, Vue.js, React.js, Node.js 🏢 Description: At Upside , we’re not just shipping features - we’re partnering with ambitious companies across the globe to solve complex, meaningful problems through technology. We work in small, focused teams, combining engineering, product thinking, and design, to deliver outcomes, not just output. Open-source is a strategic part of our work. We build and maintain a number of open-source projects that support our clients and internal R&D. Our latest release is Enthusiast , an AI Agent framework tailored for e-commerce use cases. Role Overview: As a Backend Engineer, you will be integral to the process of building and maintaining platforms that meet the needs of our global clients. Your work will significantly support the infrastructure of the solutions directed towards clients. You'll be part of a development team, sized between 3 to 9 members, dedicated to crafting scalable and resilient backend systems. This role involves collaborating closely with both the development team and our clients, ensuring that our backend solutions are perfectly aligned with client requirements and expectations. Job requirements → Relevant commercial experience in building web-based application (>2 years). → Experience in at least one of Upside’s core technology stack: Ruby, Python, JavaScript or the willingness to learn based on your current skills.→ Deep understanding of end-to-end software development cycle. → Great command of written and spoken English. Relevant technology skills: →  Experience with SQL databases. →  Experience with orchestration tools (e.g. AWS/Docker/Kubernetes ). →  Solid OOP skills. →  Experience with Git, unit testing, debugging, and profiling. →  Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. →  Experience in creating modern APIs. →  Knowledge of frontend frameworks and tools (e.g. Vue.js, React.js ) is nice to have. →  Knowledge of Node.js, JavaScript is nice to have. If you didn't find all the information you were looking for, have a look at our handbook - it covers a variety of different matters that could be important at this stage. If there's anything else we did not mention that you're interested in - share your thoughts with us careers@upsidelab.io Salary : Regular Engineer: 10 000 - 13 600 PLN net + VAT Regular+ Engineer: 14 800 - 19 300 PLN net + VAT Location: Office in Kraków, hybrid, fully remotely.

🏢 Summary: Senior Staff Software Engineer role focused on technical leadership and architecture for a large-scale SaaS marketing automation platform undergoing an AI-first transformation. The position involves driving AI-powered solutions, shaping cloud-native architecture on AWS, and solving complex scalability and performance challenges across distributed systems. The role operates across multiple teams, influencing technical strategy and mentoring senior engineers. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience, Experience designing and delivering large-scale SaaS applications, Experience with complex distributed systems, Strong backend expertise in Python and/or PHP, Strong system design and architecture experience, Hands-on experience with AI-powered products or LLM integrations, Experience with AWS cloud environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines and observability tools, Knowledge of MySQL, Redis, or DynamoDB, Ability to drive architectural decisions across teams 📃 Skills: Python, PHP, AWS, React, Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD, LLM, AI, Observability 🏢 Description: Our client helps small teams power big businesses with the must-have platform for intelligent marketing automation. Customers from over 170 countries depend on the Client’s mix of pre-built automation and integration to power personalized marketing, transactional emails, and one-to-one CRM interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our client's growing engineering organization and help shape the future of a large-scale SaaS platform undergoing a major AI-first transformation. This is a highly impactful role focused on technical leadership, architecture, and cross-team collaboration. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll work across multiple engineering teams, helping solve complex technical challenges, drive architectural decisions, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered solutions and agentic workflows across the platform. Rather than being tied to a single product area, you’ll operate at a broader organizational level, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to improve scalability, performance, and engineering excellence. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring senior and lead engineers, helping raise the technical bar across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex system-level challenges, influencing technical strategy, and driving impact through architecture, mentorship, and technical leadership rather than people management. Key takeaways: Stack: Python/PHP, AWS, React/Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and AI/LLM-powered services. Salary : 31 000 - 37 000 PLN gross/month, Contract of employment (+10% annual bonus, 75% Creative Tax) Working model: Hybrid, once a week in the office Location: Krakow, ul. Konopnickiej Recruitment process: Call with MOTIFE recruiter (30 min) Technical architecture session (1,5h) Panel (including cross-functional, AI-focused, High Grader | 1,5h) Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams within the Kraków Hub. Drive the design and development of AI-powered solutions, including agentic workflows, LLM integrations, and intelligent platform capabilities. Solve complex platform, scalability, and performance challenges across backend systems built with Python and PHP, while maintaining awareness of frontend technologies such as React and Ember. Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native architecture, engineering standards, and best practices across AWS-based environments. Mentor senior and lead engineers, fostering engineering excellence and best practices. Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping teams make sound architectural decisions while balancing business goals with long-term platform health. Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience , including designing and delivering large-scale SaaS applications and complex distributed systems. Strong backend expertise with Python and/or PHP in production systems. Solid system design and architecture background, with the ability to drive technical decisions, solve complex platform-wide challenges, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability. Hands-on experience with AI-powered products, LLM integrations, agentic workflows, or machine learning solutions. Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams and drive architectural decisions. Experience with AWS, CI/CD, observability, and modern engineering practices. Knowledge of databases such as MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, or similar technologies. Experience with React or Ember is considered a plus. Background in marketing automation, CRM, or e-commerce platforms. Familiarity with modern AI engineering practices, AI development tooling, and emerging standards such as MCP is a plus. What we offer: Health Benefits 1. Medical Full coverage for employees and their dependents through LUX MED. Employees have access to the “Premium” package, providing enhanced coverage and greater access to care. A client pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents. 2. Dental No additional cost for dental coverage- integrated into LUX MED medical plan. 3. Vision Reimbursement for vision expenses up to 400 PLN every 2 years. Mental Health Tools Access to TELUS Health EAP to provide support and resources in a time of need. Additional Benefits 10% annual bonus 75% Creative Tax Vacation: 26 days. Home Office Stipend: One-time $150 equivalent home office stipend to outfit their home office. Calm Subscription: Premium subscription access to Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Hub Perks: Receive meal and transportation benefits when traveling to the Poland Hub. Baby Swag: If you have a baby or adopt, you’ll receive a company-branded first bath bundle. Sabbatical Program: After 5 years of employment, receive a month-long paid sabbatical leave, with a sabbatical leave bonus.

🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer role focused on technical leadership and architecture for a large-scale SaaS marketing automation platform undergoing an AI-first transformation. The position drives cross-team architectural decisions, scalability improvements, and adoption of AI-powered and LLM-based solutions. It emphasizes system-level impact, mentorship of senior engineers, and cloud-native platform evolution. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years software engineering experience, Experience designing large-scale SaaS applications, Experience with distributed systems, Strong backend expertise in Python or PHP, Solid system design and architecture experience, Hands-on experience with AI-powered products or LLM integrations, Experience with AWS environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with observability tools, Knowledge of MySQL, Redis, or DynamoDB, Ability to drive architectural decisions across teams 📃 Skills: Python, PHP, AWS, React, Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD, LLM, AI, Observability 🏢 Description: Our client helps small teams power big businesses with the must-have platform for intelligent marketing automation. Customers from over 170 countries depend on the Client’s mix of pre-built automation and integration to power personalized marketing, transactional emails, and one-to-one CRM interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our client's growing engineering organization and help shape the future of a large-scale SaaS platform undergoing a major AI-first transformation. This is a highly impactful role focused on technical leadership, architecture, and cross-team collaboration. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll work across multiple engineering teams, helping solve complex technical challenges, drive architectural decisions, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered solutions and agentic workflows across the platform. Rather than being tied to a single product area, you’ll operate at a broader organizational level, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to improve scalability, performance, and engineering excellence. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring senior and lead engineers, helping raise the technical bar across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex system-level challenges, influencing technical strategy, and driving impact through architecture, mentorship, and technical leadership rather than people management. Key takeaways: Stack: Python/PHP, AWS, React/Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and AI/LLM-powered services. Salary : 31 000 - 37 000 PLN gross/month, Contract of employment (+10% annual bonus, 75% Creative Tax) Working model: Hybrid, once a week in the office Location: Krakow, ul. Konopnickiej Recruitment process: Call with MOTIFE recruiter (30 min) Technical architecture session (1,5h) Panel (including cross-functional, AI-focused, High Grader | 1,5h) Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams within the Kraków Hub. Drive the design and development of AI-powered solutions, including agentic workflows, LLM integrations, and intelligent platform capabilities. Solve complex platform, scalability, and performance challenges across backend systems built with Python and PHP, while maintaining awareness of frontend technologies such as React and Ember. Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native architecture, engineering standards, and best practices across AWS-based environments. Mentor senior and lead engineers, fostering engineering excellence and best practices. Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping teams make sound architectural decisions while balancing business goals with long-term platform health. Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience , including designing and delivering large-scale SaaS applications and complex distributed systems. Strong backend expertise with Python and/or PHP in production systems. Solid system design and architecture background, with the ability to drive technical decisions, solve complex platform-wide challenges, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability. Hands-on experience with AI-powered products, LLM integrations, agentic workflows, or machine learning solutions. Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams and drive architectural decisions. Experience with AWS, CI/CD, observability, and modern engineering practices. Knowledge of databases such as MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, or similar technologies. Experience with React or Ember is considered a plus. Background in marketing automation, CRM, or e-commerce platforms. Familiarity with modern AI engineering practices, AI development tooling, and emerging standards such as MCP is a plus. What we offer: Health Benefits 1. Medical Full coverage for employees and their dependents through LUX MED. Employees have access to the “Premium” package, providing enhanced coverage and greater access to care. A client pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents. 2. Dental No additional cost for dental coverage- integrated into LUX MED medical plan. 3. Vision Reimbursement for vision expenses up to 400 PLN every 2 years. Mental Health Tools Access to TELUS Health EAP to provide support and resources in a time of need. Additional Benefits 10% annual bonus 75% Creative Tax Vacation: 26 days. Home Office Stipend: One-time $150 equivalent home office stipend to outfit their home office. Calm Subscription: Premium subscription access to Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Hub Perks: Receive meal and transportation benefits when traveling to the Poland Hub. Baby Swag: If you have a baby or adopt, you’ll receive a company-branded first bath bundle. Sabbatical Program: After 5 years of employment, receive a month-long paid sabbatical leave, with a sabbatical leave bonus.

🏢 Summary: Senior or Staff Backend Engineer role focused on architecting and scaling AI-native backend systems for a modern accounting platform. The position involves designing distributed services, building high-performance APIs, and establishing engineering standards to support rapid, reliable product delivery. You will work closely with Product, AI, and Operations teams to develop agentic systems and scalable data pipelines. 🗂️ Requirements: 5–10+ years of backend engineering experience, Proven experience designing, building, and operating production backend systems at scale, Strong expertise in API design, Strong expertise in data modelling, Deep understanding of distributed systems trade-offs, Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP in production, Practical experience with CI/CD in high-frequency deployment environments, Experience implementing testing and deployment strategies, Strong knowledge of observability practices, Experience participating in on-call rotations 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Azure, CI/CD, APIs, DistributedSystems 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer to own and evolve our backend services as we scale. This is a broad, high-impact role — you'll architect new features, build the systems that underpin our core product, and set the engineering standards that shape how the whole team works. The focus is on building a modern, AI-native developer experience. That means working closely with Product, AI, and Operations teams to design agentic systems, distributed data pipelines, and scalable incident response infrastructure — and doing it in a way that lets the team ship with confidence multiple times a day. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Architecture and feature design Partner with Product, AI, and Operations teams to architect new features and complex agentic systems. Make clear architectural trade-offs that balance platform, product, and business goals. Backend services and APIs Build and maintain the backend services and APIs that power the core product. Ensure systems are secure, well-tested, and high performance. Distributed systems Design and implement distributed services to orchestrate data pipelines, automate investigations, and enable incident response at scale. Operational excellence Own operational best practices so the team can ship multiple times a day with confidence. Healthy on-call culture and strong observability are part of what you'll build and maintain. Engineering standards Set the bar for writing, communication, and system design across the team. Your influence will shape how a modern AI-native product is built. WHAT WE LOOK FOR 5–10+ years of backend engineering experience A strong track record designing, building, and operating production backend systems at scale. Deep backend fundamentals Expertise in API design, data modelling, and reasoning about distributed systems trade-offs. You understand the nuances, not just the patterns. AWS or GCP hands-on experience Solid understanding of how infrastructure decisions impact application reliability and performance. You've run things in production, not just designed them. CI/CD in practice Practical experience with testing and deployment strategies in high-frequency shipping environments. Observability and on-call maturity A solid grasp of what good observability looks like and how to build healthy on-call practices that don't burn people out. Bonus Experience at an early-stage or scaling startup. Exposure to modern AI and ML systems. Experience shipping product without a dedicated product manager. TECH STACK TypeScript, React, Node.js, AWS, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Azure AI. The team uses GitHub, Slack, Linear, Figma, and Notion day to day. THE TEAM Small, senior, and in-person. The office is in central Wrocław, next to the main train station. The expectation is 4–5 days a week in the office. Relocation support is available for the right candidate. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary $130,000 – $190,000 USD depending on experience, plus competitive equity. Wellness and commute stipend $100 per month. Hardware Premium hardware provided — MacBook Pro and AirPods. Food Daily in-office lunch and dinner. Time off 20 PTO days plus 9 US public holidays. Relocation Support available for candidates relocating to Wrocław.

🏢 Summary: Senior or Staff Backend Engineer role focused on architecting and scaling AI-native backend services for a modern accounting platform. The position involves designing distributed systems, building secure and high-performance APIs, and establishing engineering standards to support rapid, reliable product delivery. You will work closely with Product, AI, and Operations teams to build scalable data pipelines and incident response infrastructure. 🗂️ Requirements: 5–10+ years of backend engineering experience, Proven experience designing and operating production backend systems at scale, Strong expertise in API design and data modelling, Deep understanding of distributed systems and architectural trade-offs, Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP in production environments, Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, Experience building and maintaining observability and on-call practices 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Azure, CI/CD, APIs, DistributedSystems, DataModelling, Observability 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE COMPANY We're an applied AI company building an AI-native alternative to legacy accounting software — a market worth tens of billions in annual recurring revenue. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs focus on what matters in their business and life, and to help their accountants become more strategic. We've raised $20M from a group of top-tier investors and have grown ARR 60% month-on-month since our public launch. We now serve thousands of businesses and are expanding our product to serve accountants directly — creating a two-sided platform where both business owners and their accountants use and recommend us. We're at an early but proven stage, moving fast, and building a world-class engineering team in Wrocław to match our ambition. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer to own and evolve our backend services as we scale. This is a broad, high-impact role — you'll architect new features, build the systems that underpin our core product, and set the engineering standards that shape how the whole team works. The focus is on building a modern, AI-native developer experience. That means working closely with Product, AI, and Operations teams to design agentic systems, distributed data pipelines, and scalable incident response infrastructure — and doing it in a way that lets the team ship with confidence multiple times a day. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Architecture and feature design Partner with Product, AI, and Operations teams to architect new features and complex agentic systems. Make clear architectural trade-offs that balance platform, product, and business goals. Backend services and APIs Build and maintain the backend services and APIs that power the core product. Ensure systems are secure, well-tested, and high performance. Distributed systems Design and implement distributed services to orchestrate data pipelines, automate investigations, and enable incident response at scale. Operational excellence Own operational best practices so the team can ship multiple times a day with confidence. Healthy on-call culture and strong observability are part of what you'll build and maintain. Engineering standards Set the bar for writing, communication, and system design across the team. Your influence will shape how a modern AI-native product is built. WHAT WE LOOK FOR 5–10+ years of backend engineering experience A strong track record designing, building, and operating production backend systems at scale. Deep backend fundamentals Expertise in API design, data modelling, and reasoning about distributed systems trade-offs. You understand the nuances, not just the patterns. AWS or GCP hands-on experience Solid understanding of how infrastructure decisions impact application reliability and performance. You've run things in production, not just designed them. CI/CD in practice Practical experience with testing and deployment strategies in high-frequency shipping environments. Observability and on-call maturity A solid grasp of what good observability looks like and how to build healthy on-call practices that don't burn people out. Bonus Experience at an early-stage or scaling startup. Exposure to modern AI and ML systems. Experience shipping product without a dedicated product manager. TECH STACK TypeScript, React, Node.js, AWS, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Azure AI. The team uses GitHub, Slack, Linear, Figma, and Notion day to day. THE TEAM Small, senior, and in-person. The office is in central Wrocław, next to the main train station. The expectation is 4–5 days a week in the office — this is a deliberate choice, not a compromise. Relocation support is available for the right candidate. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary $130,000 – $190,000 USD depending on experience, plus competitive equity. Wellness and commute stipend $100 per month. Hardware Premium hardware provided — MacBook Pro and AirPods. Food Daily in-office lunch and dinner. Time off 20 PTO days plus 9 US public holidays. Relocation Support available for candidates relocating to Wrocław.

🏢 Summary: The offer is for a seasoned Software Engineer to build and evaluate AI agents within an enterprise platform that automates complex business workflows. The role focuses on backend development, creating self-service tools for non-technical users, and establishing quality standards and evaluation frameworks for AI agents. It involves developing integrations with corporate systems and refining prompts and ontologies to ensure high-quality agent performance. 🗂️ Requirements: 4+ years experience as Software Engineer, Strong backend development experience, Hands-on experience with Python, Experience with AWS, Experience developing and deploying AI agents, Experience building integrations with enterprise systems, Ability to design and maintain evaluation frameworks, English proficiency (written and spoken) 📃 Skills: Python, AWS, SQL, Bedrock, AI, APIs, Backend, Cloud 🏢 Description: Team Summary The team is responsible for developing and maintaining an enterprise AI agent platform that enables teams across the organization to automate complex business workflows using autonomous AI agents. Key focus areas include: developing and evaluating AI agents for priority business use cases, establishing quality standards and reusable components for agent development, and creating self-service tools that allow non-technical teams to build and configure agents independently. Role Summary We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with proven expertise in backend development and a focus on AI agents. In this role, you will develop and evaluate AI agents that automate key business workflows, build self-service tools that enable non-technical teams to create and configure agents independently, and establish quality baselines across multiple business use cases. Responsibilities and Duties Develop, test, and deploy AI agents Rapidly prototype new agents and validate quality iteratively with business teams Build and maintain an agent evaluation framework Create self-service tools and reusable templates that enable non-technical teams to launch agents independently Develop integrations and connectors to link AI agents with corporate systems Design and refine prompts, contexts, and ontologies for agent quality Qualifications and Skills 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer Hands-on experience with Python Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) Good written and spoken English Nice to have Proven experience automating business workflows with AI Agents Experience with agent evaluation and observability tools Previous experience with Amazon Bedrock or similar Knowledge of SQL We offer multiple benefits that include The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture and an individual approach to each team member Competitive salary packages with performance-based annual reviews Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company Employment via Contract of Employment (UoP) in complete alignment with Polish Labour Law Guaranteed paid vacation, public holidays, and medical leaves as per statutory regulations Continuous growth and development opportunities through internal knowledge hubs, corporate courses, and free English classes Comprehensive private medical insurance to supplement your standard NFZ coverage