Engineering Manager, Backend

Engineering Manager, Backend – H/F Location: Paris, France (min 3 days in‑office, remote possible) Position Summary Prose is seeking a hands‑on Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering teams while contributing directly to our technical initiatives. You’ll be part of our Tech organization that designs, builds, and delivers both platform capabilities and product features that power Prose’s personalized beauty experience. Key Responsibilities Manage and mentor a group of engineers across one squad (backend and/or frontend), fostering their growth and aligning the team's efforts with business objectives. Collaborate with Product on team priorities, workload distribution, balance between tech and product initiatives and contribute to a clear communication across teams. Advocate for best practices across the organization, influencing cross‑functional collaboration. Write, review, and ship production code alongside your team. Lead by example with engineering best practices in testing, documentation, and code quality. Participate in architecture discussions and system design decisions. Unblock your team with hands‑on support and pragmatic solutions. Identify and address areas of technical debt, implementing improvements to enhance system performance and maintainability. Improve engineering workflows and team efficiency across squads. Collaborate closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to ensure delivery of high‑quality features. Bring visibility to ongoing work, risks, and dependencies. Support the rollout and evolution of engineering processes and rituals. Build and maintain an inclusive, psychologically safe environment where engineers can thrive. Help define and uphold the values of our engineering organization at Prose. Advocate for engineering needs within the broader organization. Provide technical documentation and training to team members to promote knowledge sharing. Key Candidate Requirements Have previously managed Engineers and understand the challenges and how to achieve maximum productivity. Comfortable in being responsible for People, Technical Quality and Delivery. Pragmatic mindset, knowing when to invest in perfection, and when to build a PoC. Presentation and communication skills, capable of presenting technical ideas in a way that suits the audience. Mentoring and coaching experience. Previous backend experience with Python, along with common libraries such as Django, Rest Framework, FastAPI. Deep understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application. Understanding of front‑end web technologies. A knack for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code. Prior experience in B2C, e‑commerce, manufacturing is a plus. Fluency in English is required. Hiring Process HR Interview – 45 min (Video Call or On‑site) Technical & Team Interview – 1 h (On‑site) Live Technical Assessment – 1 h 30 (On‑site) Final Interview – 45 min (Zoom or On‑site) Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary – 70‑75K€ based on experience Variable bonus up to 10% based on company and individual performance BSPCE program 100% coverage of health insurance and life/disability plan (including dependents) Access to sports and cultural activities with an €80/month allowance Standard French benefits: Swile meal vouchers, transport allowance, and Syntec vacation bonus €150 worth of personalized Prose products each year €80 “Friends & Family” credit to share Prose with your loved ones Prose Values Intentional Inclusivity – We know the best ideas come from open minds and willingness to listen. Connected Collaboration – Our strength as a group will outlast our efforts. Driven, Together – We value ownership and coaching. Humanity Always – We assume good intentions in every interaction. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology – Personal Care Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr