Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Engineering Team Lead

Location: Croatia (Zagreb) - Hybrid / Europe - Remote

Type: Full-time, Permanent employee

Your Profile

We're looking for a highly skilled Software Engineering Team Lead who is passionate about people, engineering excellence, and building modern software development culture. In this role, you'll guide a team of talented engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and partner closely with Product and Design to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

This is a true leadership-first role , ideal for someone who thrives on developing others, shaping engineering practices, and delivering impactful product features while maintaining enough hands‑on involvement to stay technically sharp.

You’ll have a significant influence on how we build software, how our teams collaborate, and how we evolve our technical landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers. Provide regular feedback, facilitate career growth, and foster a healthy, collaborative team culture
• Plan and prioritize engineering work, balancing feature development and team capacity to meet product roadmap commitments
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions
• Contribute to system architecture and design discussions, guiding the team toward scalable and maintainable implementations
• Remain hands‑on with development to stay close to the codebase, support technical decisions, and unblock the team when needed
• Improve engineering processes, remove obstacles, drive best practices, and ensure high‑quality delivery
• Actively participate in hiring—defining requirements, interviewing candidates, and building a high‑performing engineering team

What You’ll Need

• 7‑8+ years in software engineering with at least 2+ years leading or managing software engineers
• Experience in SaaS product companies and complex technical ecosystems
• Strong focus on people: mentoring, coaching, supporting career growth
• Naturally curious mindset; someone who seeks improvement, learns continuously, and embraces change
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices
• Solid communication skills, organizational awareness, and a proactive approach to solving problems

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of Oil & Gas domain

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Work in a fast‑growing and interesting industry
• Flexible work that best fits your needs and the role
• Competitive compensation with additional perks
• Top‑notch offices and equipment
• Continuous improvement and learning opportunities to grow your career
• Team activities chosen by the team based on what they value
• A great team of engaged, passionate, and helpful people