Engineering Manager

**WORK ENVIRONMENT** - CDI - Based in France, offering full remote or hybrid work options, with access to OpenClassrooms’ office. **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Founded in 2013 by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra, OpenClassrooms is a mission-driven company with the ambition of **making education and career opportunities accessible to everyone.** The school offers numerous open and free-access courses, along with accredited diploma programs for in-demand professions such as tech, IT, data, pedagogy, marketing, and more—all delivered 100% online. OpenClassrooms uniquely creates and produces all its courses and educational content, relying on a distinctive model focused on practical learning through professional projects and guidance from mentors who are experts in their respective fields. From the beginning, OpenClassrooms' mission has been centered around impact: by incorporating it into the statutes since 2018 and subsequently obtaining B Corp certification in 2021—a recognition for companies balancing profits with social impact. OpenClassrooms is featured in the Next 40/120 ranking, but what we take the most pride in is having facilitated a renewed career trajectory for over 50,000 individuals in 2023. Our goal: to become a leader in solutions for apprenticeships and professional retraining. OpenClassrooms. Education that works. **WHY ARE WE HIRING ?** We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to lead our team of software engineers. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Engineering, Backend, Frontend, and potentially iOS, Salesforce, and Quality teams. They will ensure the quality, delivery, and reliability of all engineering projects, as well as the integration of tools interfacing with the platform. **YOUR MISSIONS** As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for: - Ensure the quality, delivery, reliability, and scalability of our software and systems - Develop and implement industry best practices, particularly in agile methodologies, Clean Architecture/Clean Code, Design Systems, collaboration between development and infrastructure teams, software quality, etc. - Promote Lean and Agile methodologies, collective intelligence, and continuous improvement - Work closely with the Product and Design departments as well as stakeholders to build solutions that meet needs and maintain strong cross-functional relationships - Participate in the recruitment and retention of top engineering talent to build a high-performing team - Continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our engineering processes - Foster innovation by fully integrating AI into all phases of the product lifecycle (development, quality, processes, tools, and integrations) to develop innovative solutions that address the constantly evolving needs of both internal and external users - Represent the engineering department both internally and externally, including developing our employer brand **YOUR FUTURE TEAM**: This position reports to the Engineering Director. **SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**- A strong background in software engineering, with experience in Backend, Frontend, iOS, SalesForce, Security and Cloud Infrastructure; - Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably at a Manager level, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment; - Demonstrated success in developing and implementing best practices and processes in engineering; - A deep understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies, including eXtreme Programming and continuous improvement; - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments; - Experience managing budgets and allocating resources strategically; - A track record of recruiting, hiring, and developing top engineering talent; - Fluency in French (C1 minimum) and English (B2 minimum) - A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. **OUR PERKS**- **Remote Work**: OpenClassrooms is a **"remote-first" company,**meaning that remote work is the norm. - **Access to OpenClassrooms’ offices**:you have the option to work daily or occasionally at our offices in Paris (75004). - For employees outside Île-de-France region: possibility to access **coworking spaces**occasionally (Worklib partnership). - Work environment and culture: founded on the company's four core values:_ we care, we dare, we persist, we tell it as it is._ - ** Comprehensive health insurance**: fully covered by OpenClassrooms - €300 annual allowance to support your choice of wellness, cultural, or sports activities, reimbursed through the CSE.- Access to the **moka.care app (**mental health solution), including sessions with a psychologist, therapist, or coach fully covered by OpenClassrooms.- **Swile Restaurant Vouchers.** - Transportation reimbursement for the Île-de-France region: Navigo pass fully paid by OpenClassrooms. - ** 30 Paid Vacation Days per Year + RTT.** - ** 5 "Caretaker Days**" per