We are one of the fastest-growing podcast & audiobook platforms in Europe and we are now looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our growing Pathfinders team. Join us on the quest to shape the way people learn, discover, and unwind through audio experiences and thereby enrich lives through listening.

This is the role

We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to help us grow and develop our skilled team, with a core mission of bringing users to our system. As the leader of our Acquisition-focused “Pathfinders” squad, you’ll drive strategies that boost top-of-funnel engagement, working alongside our engineers, designers, and product managers in Vilnius and Copenhagen to build a world-class product.

As a people manager, you’ll oversee team activities, conduct 1:1 meetings, lead performance and development reviews, and participate in hiring. This role demands technical expertise, vision, mentorship, and a strong commitment to your team’s success.

Your main responsibilities in this role:

• Build and maintain a team that trusts each other with a focus on the professional and personal growth of your team, incl. conducting 1:1 meetings and performance & development conversations
• Collaborate closely with other Engineering Leads and our CTO to bring continuous improvements and take our Engineering organization to a new level
• Empower Engineers to innovate
• Manage cross-functional teams dependencies and focuses by making sure that they are on board on priorities
• Focus on delivery and sprints successes, working closely with a PM in regards to planning and retrospectives
• Measure and improve team performance and engagement
  
  

This is you

We are looking for a colleague who wants to be part of taking our Engineering organization to the next level. You understand the concepts of working in an international startup environment and you thrive in across-functional setup with colleagues from various professional backgrounds and spread across the company. In more detail, you will be successful in this role if you:

Experience we’re looking for:

• Are experienced engineering manager who comes from an international engineering background and who understands the full engineering processes
• Have at least 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Have at least 3 years of experience managing a team of software engineers
• Are able to communicate on all levels of the organization; from your team of Engineers and developers to senior management.
• Are super proactive and innovative, able to think outside the box, recognize the most important problems to solve, and relentlessly go at it.
• Are able to manage conflicts and find win-win solutions
• Have good experience working with teams that work in sprints
• Have good know-how about mobile, web, and backend systems
• have good communication skills in English and possibly Lithuanian (not a must)

Naturally, being passionate and knowledgeable about podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment is a big plus!

What We Offer

• Parental Leave: Up to six months of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Equity Participation: All employees have the opportunity to benefit from company growth through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Supportive Culture: Unlimited child sick days, free online therapy sessions, and a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Flexibility & Well-being: Flexible hours and remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Performance, Learning & Development: Access to resources to help you thrive and build your career within a high-growth, dynamic company.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Podimo is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in equal opportunities for all in our workplace. We don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age or political orientation, no matter where we operate.

This is us

Founded in Copenhagen in 2019, Podimo is a platform for podcast and audiobook lovers as well as audio content creators. Our app puts a world of podcasts and audiobooks at your fingertips. Our revenue-sharing model rewards creators for making content that people want to hear – whether they have an established following or a niche audience.

We're a courageous and curious bunch. We recognize the value every individual brings, and respect our coworkers’ ideas, opinions, and time. We approach our work with integrity and humility, and believe that we are better together. We have zero time for sharp elbows and big egos.

We’re fiercely passionate about discovering, creating, and obsessing over great stories. We support our creators deeply, and have massive respect for their process as we help them bring their most exciting ideas and stories to life. We love what we do, but more importantly, we have a good time doing it.

We seek to build a company and culture that mirrors the diversity of the world we’re living in. This means; diversity of talent, voices, ideas, and thoughts. That goes both for our brand, our content, our creators, and our teams.

You are welcome at Podimo for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what stories you have playing in your headphones.