Engineering Manager | Saily

At Saily, we’re removing the hassle from getting secure data plans while traveling. No roaming charges, no plastic SIM cards. Just fast, secure mobile data in 200+ countries. Join the team behind Lonely Planet’s #1 eSIM—built for explorers, powered by NordVPN.

Your impact? Helping people stay securely connected, wherever they go.

"Saily is a data connectivity product loved by travelers and is currently in a hypergrowth — we’re hiring 100 engineers throughout 2026 and we’re in search of competent Engineering Managers that will help us navigate this growth. We’re creating self-sufficient, product-centric, cross-functional teams and need strong shepherds to form them and help them achieve their best. We’re an organization that’s ambitious, fast and not afraid to make mistakes. If that sounds like you, let’s talk and build this rocketship together"

- Ignas Paplauskas, Head of Engineering at Saily

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams (backend, mobile, product engineers) 10–25 engineers (depending on the EM seniority) across up to 4 cross-functional teams.
• Own people management (professional development, performance reviews, conflict resolution), building healthy, motivated, and high-performing teams.
• Hire new engineers with either strong experience or high potential while not compromising culture
• Onboard, support and ensure the wellbeing of high-quality engineers.
• Be responsible for building, scaling, and coaching teams in a fast-evolving engineering organization.
• Ensure strong execution, ownership, and accountability across teams.
• Improve processes, workflows, and collaboration.
• Identify people and team performance issues early and resolve them pragmatically.
• Drive team structure and culture improvements as the org evolves.
• Work as the connecting glue between Teams, Project Leads, Product Owners and Staff Engineers — ensuring everyone has the necessary context and are enabled to move forward.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership.
• Be trusted to challenge ideas, give feedback upward, and influence strategy.
• Function as a strong, independent voice inside leadership discussions.
• Act as a role model for discipline, accountability, and ownership.
• Work from the Vilnius or Warsaw office and set a visible leadership presence.

Core Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of experience leading a team of software engineers.
• Solid software development background, and either experience or a desire to develop an understanding of the mobile applications domain.
• You’re not expected to write the code, but you’ll need to understand the logic of the system.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Openness to collaborate and mentor team members, while also sharing practical knowledge and trends.
• Team-spirited, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to come up with cross-platform solutions together with the team in a timely manner.
• Proactiveness in constantly developing innovative solutions while tracking the teams' metrics.

What We Offer

• Innovate with industry leaders. Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.
• Learn & grow. Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company. 
• Hybrid work. Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.
• Work from anywhere. Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive. 
• Physical well-being. Fuel your active lifestyle with online workouts led by our Physical Well-Being experts. Unlock a variety of sports and wellness facilities, like gyms, swimming pools, and fitness classes, with the Multisport card. 
• Mental & emotional health. Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
• Premium healthcare. Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.
• Joyful moments – special treats. Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member. 
• Company events & team-building. Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.
• Workation. Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.

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