Engineering Manager [AI Platform]

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager for AI Platform, the team that builds and supports internal AI platforms used across the company.

You will lead a cross-functional engineering team, own delivery end to end, and work closely with Product, Data, and AI teams on scope, priorities, and the platform roadmap. This is a hands-on role: beyond people management, you will take an active part in shaping the architecture and making technical decisions within the team.

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Responsibilities

• Build and lead the team across hiring, planning, task decomposition, process improvements, and cross-team collaboration
• Own and drive the development of internal AI platforms from concept to production, and keep them reliable as adoption grows
• Turn recurring needs from product teams into reusable platform capabilities rather than one-off solutions
• Ensure strong team performance and reliable, on-time delivery aligned with company and business goals
• Partner closely with Product, Data, and AI teams, and with the internal teams who use the platforms, to understand their needs and drive adoption
• Make well-reasoned build-vs-adopt decisions, including evaluating, integrating, and extending open-source solutions
• Shape the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations

Requirements

• Experience leading engineering teams, including hiring, people development, performance, and delivery management
• Proven experience leading teams in AI, ML, or data-driven engineering environments as well as training models on your own
• Strong technical background with hands-on development experience and the ability to validate technical decisions independently
• Experience taking AI-powered products or services from concept to production including measuring their impact through A/B tests or other metrics
• Ability to translate ambiguous business and product requirements into clear technical solutions and priorities
• Strong cross-team communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Product, Data and business stakeholders
• English proficiency at B1 level or higher for effective collaboration with an international team

Benefits

• A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
• valuing open, transparent communication
• recognizing our wins together
• a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances
• Relocation support
• to one of our hubs — Cyprus, Spain or Georgia — with assistance for the employee and their family
• from one of our offices or remote
• Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Annual leave and paid sick leave as per applicable policies