# Engineering Manager at 8am

> Remote · Czechia · Manager · Engineering management · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aaffinipay1%3A4706661006 (read 2026-11-14).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [8am](https://alderhq.app/companies/8am)
- Location text: Remote - Czech Republic; Remote - Czech Republic
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · Czechia (evidence: "Location: Remote - Czech Republic; Remote - Czech Republic")
- Posted: 2026-08-19 (87 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-12
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://www.8am.com/openings/?gh_jid=4706661006
- Skills listed (inferred): JavaScript, React, Next.js, Ruby/Rails, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, GCP, SQL, LLMs, Distributed systems

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

### It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!

### About the role

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for a manager who can support engineers and delivery at a high level while still contributing technically when needed. Depending on your background and interests, you will lead a team focused on building end-to-end customer workflows across our core platform and/or developing AI-powered features and services that enhance how firms operate.

This role is hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) partner in the Czech Republic.

### About us

8am builds software that helps professionals run stronger businesses. Our platform powers payments, client experience, and operational workflows for legal, accounting, and other service-based businesses. U.S. based professionals count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

More than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. rely on our products every day. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in the next generation of our platform and are looking for experienced engineers who want to help shape its future.

### What you'll do

### Team Leadership & People Development

- Recruit, onboard, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and contractors.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- Promote career development via regular coaching, mentoring, and support.
### Engineering Excellence & Process Optimization

- Ensure high-quality software development practices across the entire lifecycle.
- Enhance team productivity and efficiency by continuously improving engineering processes.
- Drive application performance, scalability, and sustainability by owning technical initiatives.
### Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to prioritize roadmap items, identify risks, negotiate trade-offs, and align on outcomes.
- Collaborate with UX to build intuitive, modern web applications.
- Support software releases through coordination with DevOps, QA, and support teams.
### Project & Technical Leadership

- Solve complex technical challenges through architecture, design, and process discussions.
- Establish clarity and alignment by participating in sprint review, planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
- Break down complex problems into manageable tasks and advocate for data-informed decision-making.
### Strategic Impact

- Actively contribute to long-term technical and organizational planning.
- Represent engineering in cross-functional strategy conversations with clarity and influence.
### About you

- BS in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience designing, building, deploying, and debugging scalable, cloud-based web applications.
- Proficient in frontend technologies, API development, and SQL-based databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable system design.
- Experience leading engineering teams, with strong mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
- Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams
- Skilled in resolving conflicts, fostering trust, and promoting a culture of collaboration and psychological safety
- Experienced with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and LEAN product development.
- Strong strategic planning, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
### Nice to haves

- Experience managing multiple teams or larger engineering domains.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
- Experience with modern web technologies (React, Next.js, Ruby on Rails).
- Experience building scalable SaaS systems.
- For AI-focused candidates:
- Experience delivering, fine-tuning, or optimizing LLMs.
- Background in NLP or real-time/streaming data systems.
### For platform-focused candidates

- Experience improving engineering processes and development workflows.
- Exposure to fintech or legal industry domains.

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