Engineering Manager

About this role

Are you passionate about Data & AI? 🤖
At Satori Analytics, we aim to change the world one algorithm at a time by bringing clarity to global brands through Data & AI. From cloud-based ecosystems for fintech to GenAI-powered applications and predictive models for airlines, our cutting-edge solutions cover the entire data lifecycle—from ingestion and warehousing to machine learning and AI applications.
As a fast-growing scale-up, our team of 100+ tech specialists—including Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and ML practitioners—delivers innovative analytics and AI solutions across industries like FMCG, retail, manufacturing, and FSI. Join us as we lead the AI & data revolution in South-Eastern Europe and beyond!
What Your Day Might Look Like:

Technical & Delivery Leadership
Own and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and architectural principles across Data & AI projects
Act as a senior technical authority for complex platforms spanning modern data stacks, cloud-native architectures, GenAI applications, MLOps, and AI agents
Support project teams in solution design, technical decision-making, and risk management across data engineering, ML, and AI initiatives
Review and challenge designs to ensure scalability, reliability, security, performance, and cost efficiency
Partner with Tech Leads to maintain consistency and engineering quality across projects
Help teams balance pragmatic delivery with long-term technical excellence
People Management & Leadership
Line-manage Senior Data Engineers and Tech Leads, supporting growth, performance, and career progression
Coach engineers on technical depth, ownership, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership behaviors
Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Contribute to performance reviews, development plans, and promotion decisions aligned with Satori’s competency framework
Help attract, interview, and retain top engineering talent in Data & AI
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product Owners to align technical solutions with client needs, business goals, and delivery constraints
Partner with Data Science, AI, Cloud, and Analytics teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across the full AI lifecycle
Support presales and discovery phases through technical input, estimations, architecture discussions, and solution framing
Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders by acting as both a technical advisor and engineering leader
Organizational Impact
Identify gaps in skills, tooling, engineering practices, or processes and drive pragmatic improvements
Contribute to internal initiatives including guilds, accelerators, playbooks, training, and knowledge sharing
Help scale Satori’s engineering capability without compromising quality, culture, or delivery standards
Stay current with emerging trends in Data, AI, GenAI, and MLOps, helping teams adopt modern engineering practices where they create value
Requirements
Your Superpowers 🚀
8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, or related Data & AI domains
Proven experience leading senior engineers and/or technical teams in complex delivery environments
Strong expertise in modern cloud and data ecosystems, particularly Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and modern data warehousing architectures
Exposure to GenAI applications, AI agents, MLOps, or production-grade ML systems
Experience designing and scaling data platforms, pipelines, orchestration frameworks, and analytics solutions
Strong understanding of engineering trade-offs across scalability, reliability, maintainability, and delivery speed
Experience working in consulting or project-based environments is a strong plus
Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with strategic thinking and people leadership
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have ✨
Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or other modern LLM ecosystems
Familiarity with streaming architectures and real-time analytics
Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
Experience mentoring Tech Leads or senior engineering talent
Certifications in Azure, Databricks, or related technologies

What Success Looks Like
Data & AI projects are delivered with high technical quality and predictable outcomes
Engineering teams feel supported, challenged, and clear about expectations and growth paths
Tech Leads and Product Owners trust you as a strategic partner, not just a reviewer
Satori’s engineering capability becomes more scalable, consistent, and resilient as the company grows
Teams successfully adopt modern AI and engineering practices while maintaining delivery excellence
Benefits
Perks on Perks:
Competitive salary and hybrid work model – come hang out in our Athens office or work remotely from anywhere in European economic Area (EU, Switzerland etc.) or UK (up to 6 weeks per year).
Training budget to level up your skills from the top tech partners in the market (Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, Databricks etc.) – whether it’s certifications or courses, we’ve got you covered.
Private insurance, top-tier tech gear, and the chance to work with a stellar crew.
Ready to create some data magic with us? Hit that apply button and let’s get started.