Lead Engineering Manager – AI Creativity Apps

About the Role

As Lead Engineering Manager, you’ll own the full technical direction of our AI Creativity APPs starting with Retake. You’ll lead and grow a cross-functional engineering team (frontend, backend, fullstack), shaping the product’s technical vision and delivering seamless, world-class user experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, creative environment where ideas move from concept to live product in weeks.

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What you'll do

◦​ Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team
◦​ Design and own end-to-end architecture across mobile and backend systems
◦​ Translate product requirements into clear, scalable, maintainable technical designs
◦​ Collaborate closely with AI and product teams to bring model outputs into production
◦​ Drive technical excellence through code reviews, mentorship, and hands-on development
◦​ Guide architectural decisions on performance, scalability, and reliability
◦​ Define and deliver on a technical roadmap aligned with business goals

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What you bring

◦​ Proven expertise (5+ years) in software development and at least 2 years in mobile (Flutter experience a plus)
◦ Strong understanding of image rendering, caching, concurrency, and performance optimization
◦ Experience architecting and operating backend systems that support AI-driven workflows
◦ Solid grasp of API design, scalability, and secure, low-latency communication between mobile and backend
◦ Familiarity with GPU-based inference, asynchronous task handling, and privacy best practices for user and AI-generated data
◦ A passion for innovation and emerging AI technologies (e.g., Stable Diffusion, ControlNet)
◦ Strong technical planning and architecture skills—able to translate product ideas into actionable engineering work
◦ Demonstrated leadership across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and high technical standards
◦ Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

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Why this role

◦ Own it: Full responsibility for technical strategy and execution on products used by millions
◦ Build from scratch: Create new systems and architectures—no legacy code to inherit
◦ Move fast: Work in a culture of speed, creativity, and autonomy
◦ Collaborate with excellence: Partner with top-tier engineers, designers, and product leaders
◦ Stay hands-on: Lead by example, solving complex technical challenges alongside your team

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What We Offer

◦ Full ownership of technical strategy for a high-impact AI product
◦ Collaboration with executive leadership and AI experts
◦ Private health insurance, meal card, and wellness benefits
◦ Annual learning and development budget for conferences and professional growth
◦ Free access to Codeway’s AI, wellness, and education apps
◦ Modern, world-class Barcelona office
◦ Full relocation support for international hires (visa, travel, housing)

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Our Hiring Process

◦ Recruiter Interview → Hiring Manager Interview → Technical Deep Dive → Leadership Interview → CEO Meeting

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