Engineering Manager, Platform (based in Dublin OR Madrid)
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We’re looking for a motivated, creative, and pragmatic Engineering Manager to lead our Platform and Firmware teams, enabling high‑performing engineering teams through strong people leadership, career development, and operational excellence. In this role you’ll ensure teams are aligned with Fresco’s product roadmap, operate with clarity and purpose, and consistently deliver sustainable business value. The role is based in Dublin or Madrid with occasional travel between both locations and reports to the VP of Engineering in Madrid.
About Fresco
Fresco is a smart kitchen platform trusted by leading appliance brands around the world to build and scale connected cooking experiences. Our platform helps brands launch faster, deliver better experiences for home cooks, and accelerate their digital transformation. Our mission is to empower anyone to cook delicious food. Powered by KitchenOS and the Fresco AI Cooking Companion, Fresco connects appliances across brands, supports rapid onboarding, and scales globally in more than 15 languages. We work with partners including Panasonic, Middleby, Kenwood, Instant Pot Brands, Bosch, GE Appliances, Arda and LG, and operate as a global team with offices in Dublin and Madrid.
Your Responsibilities
Guide career development, performance management, and promotion processes for direct reports
Partner with VP of Engineering and the Platform Principal Engineer on headcount planning, recruitment, and onboarding
Oversee team delivery against objectives, ensuring alignment with the product and system roadmap
Conduct regular 1:1s, provide feedback, and support team members’ growth and well‑being
Foster technical collaboration and decision‑making across teams and with other stakeholders
Serve as a communication bridge, cascading company goals and feedback across levels
Protect team time, reduce distractions, and advocate for healthy team dynamics and culture
Monitor and improve team productivity and performance through meaningful metrics
Collaborate with other engineering leads and people managers to align ways of working
Contribute technically when needed (0–20% of time), including acting as Team Lead in transitional periods
Lead and refine development processes, team rituals, and delivery workflows
Champion team visibility, recognition, and cross‑functional collaboration
Your Experience
4+ years of experience in backend software development, especially using the Python ecosystem. Experience on embedded systems, firmware or system‑level software development is a plus.
3+ years of people management experience, having led engineering teams of at least 5 to 10 engineers.
Familiarity with software engineering principles, developer experience, and observability for platform reliability.
Background in industries such as IoT, automotive, or industrial systems where firmware and platform integration are critical is a plus.
Your Skills
Strong understanding of AWS and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB and API Gateway.
Proficiency in Python and its ecosystem. Knowledge of Go and/or C is a plus.
Ability to engage in technical discussions, review designs, and assess risks in both firmware and platform contexts.
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and grow engineers in technical and career dimensions.
Experience conducting 1:1s, setting team goals, and delivering feedback that drives improvement.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple teams, priorities, and dependencies.
Experience aligning team objectives with product roadmap and business goals.
Excellent communication skills to bridge technical teams, product, and executive stakeholders.
Expectations
In The First 3 Months
Gain a solid understanding of Fresco’s engineering culture, product roadmap, and organizational structure
Build strong relationships with your direct reports, peer engineering leads and people managers, and key stakeholders
Understand team dynamics, individual career goals, performance levels, and current ways of working
Become familiar with team delivery workflows, development processes, and productivity metrics
Begin conducting effective 1:1s, providing feedback, and supporting team members’ growth
Operate independently in day‑to‑day people management and team operations
By 6 Months
Fully own your responsibilities and areas of influence, including performance management, career development, and team delivery
Proactively identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, collaboration, and morale
Assess team performance objectively, provide actionable feedback, and drive performance improvements
Contribute to cross‑team alignment and engineering‑wide initiatives
Demonstrate impact through successful delivery, team stability, and positive feedback from reports and peers
Begin shaping team strategy, headcount planning, and technical roadmap input
What’s it like working at Fresco?
We get a lot done by prioritising well and being effective instead of busy. We care deeply about our customers and the product experiences we provide. We treat each other with respect, speak our minds, and always listen to each other—regardless of function or seniority. We are authentic, humble, and most importantly, trust each other to do a great job.
What will you get?
The chance to work at a hyper‑growth, venture‑backed startup in a budding industry
The ability to feel true purpose in your work and generate success on a global platform
Competitive, market‑driven compensation
Meaningful share options as part of our Employee Share Option Scheme
A flexible, hybrid or remote work model to suit your needs
Just like the ingredients in our kitchen, we believe that diversity of ideas is what makes the workplace great. Fresco is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from a range of national, ethnic, or cultural groups. This job description works as a guide for the caliber of person we need, but we also understand that skills are transferable. If you are an exceptional candidate with mismatching experience, please apply and explain why you would be a great fit for Fresco.
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