Engineer Manager

Salt Mobile SA est a la recherche d'un(e) Engineer Manager pour son site de Prilly.

Are you a people-first engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and teamwork? Do you make things happen — turning a backlog into working software, while growing the engineers around you?

At Salt, an Engineering Manager is the driving force behind the product team. You take full ownership of your team's delivery, ensure we build the right things the right way, and create an environment where engineers can do their best work.

We are looking to grow our Engineering leadership with an

Engineer Manager

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach and grow a team of Software Engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Meet regularly with direct reports, provide frequent and actionable feedback, and support individual goal-setting and career development.
• Make independent decisions for the team; actively build your skills in handling complex management situations.
• Lead recruiting efforts with support from peers and the Director, contributing to headcount planning.

Delivery & Execution

• Turn the product backlog into working software — effectively and operationally — by delegating clearly and ensuring tasks are completed according to acceptance criteria without micromanaging.
• Contribute to bug fixes, tech tasks, and small features without becoming a bottleneck for the team.
• Act as the team's "vacuum up chaos" function: protect your engineers' focus so they can deliver value and great features.
• Foster technical decision-making on the team, making final calls when necessary.

Technical Oversight

• Understand and champion agile and XP-driven software development practices.
• Maintain a solid understanding of data privacy, security, and the quality, observability, and robustness of the team's systems.
• Identify and address technical debt proactively in collaboration with architects and product partners.

Collaboration & Communication

• Be an example and proponent of Salt's values within and beyond your team.
• Inform and support others in acting on their development opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, solution analysts, and architects to ensure the team delivers impactful outcomes.

Skills & Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and managing software engineering teams in an Agile/XP environment.
• Strong technical foundation — you understand how software is built, even if you no longer write it every day.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to give and receive candid feedback.
• Experience in a fast-moving product or telco environment is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English.

A Plus in Your Profile

We are embracing AI-assisted development as part of how we build software at Salt. Candidates with experience in this area will stand out :

• Hands-on experience with AI-based development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar).
• Ability to guide your team in the safe, effective, and responsible adoption of AI coding assistants.
• Understanding of how AI tools integrate into the SDLC — from code generation and review to testing and documentation.
• Curiosity about the evolving AI development landscape and enthusiasm for sharing learnings with your team.

What we offer

• An exciting and dynamic environment with a unique start-up corporate culture where proactivity and personal commitment are highly valued
• 5 weeks holidays
• 20 % Home office possible
• Free mobile subscription valid across Europe
• Exclusive offers and discounts on our products and services

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