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Software Team Leader (C++)

Poland · Full-time · Management

About The Position

ScyllaDB is the #1 next-generation open-source NoSQL database being developed distributively in 15 countries (and counting) applying the highest standards of software engineering and performance optimization. 

We support a healthy and productive work environment whether at home or in the office and looking for a brilliant hands-on Software Development Team Leader to join our distributed team and lead a super talented team


Responsibilities:

  • Lead a world-class distributed team of 5–10 exceptionally talented developers, driving innovation and collaboration across time zones.
  • Build ultra high-performance, performance-sensitive software in one of the most demanding open-source and Enterprise environments.
  • Stay hands-on: design and develop new features, review and shape your team’s code (~50% of your time), and set the bar for technical excellence.
  • Grow and mentor top talent - coach developers to reach their full potential while fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
  • Communicate with clarity and impact - whether in public emails, commit messages, or bug reports, make your words as effective as your code.
  • Collaborate across R&D and customer-facing teams - work closely with other engineering groups and partner with customer support to ensure smooth delivery and world-class user experience.


Requirements

  • At least five years of experience building large-scale server, distributed, or parallel systems.
  • Mastery of Modern and Post Modern C++ (C++20/23), including advanced language features, libraries, and idioms.
  • A hands-on leader and relentless doer - a savvy coder who thrives on solving tough problems, raises the bar for technical excellence, combines sharp analytical thinking with decisive action, and inspires the team to win together.
  • Experience in directly managing a distributed team is a plus.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related subject is a plus.
  • Experience working on database internals is a plus.
  • Exceptional all-around collaboration and communication skills—able to connect seamlessly across teams, functions, and levels.
  • Outstanding 360° communicator and collaborator, bridging gaps between engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.
  • Proven ability to collaborate broadly and communicate with impact, ensuring alignment and clarity in every.
  • Open source development experience is a plus.

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