Head of Engineering Job at cozycozy (Paris)

Head of Engineering

cozycozy

Location:
France , Paris

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Cozycozy is the only platform that gives you real-time access to all available holiday accommodations. Whether you're searching for a hotel, apartment, hostel, villa, or even a treehouse, our service features over 20 million listings from over 100 booking sites. You will find popular options like Airbnb, Booking.com, Abritel/VRBO and hotels.com, as well as plenty of specialised marketplaces to explore, such as Agriturismo, Gîtes de France, Onefinestay, Belvilla, Sonder, Travelski, and many others.Experiencing rapid growth, we are now present in over 50 countries in 20 languages, with offices in Paris and Budapest.

Job Responsibility:

Developing and implementing our technical strategy and roadmap
Establishing a strong tech culture that promotes innovation and best practices within the IT team
Recruiting and leading the software engineering team
Developing and managing the technical roadmap in collaboration with product and business teams and project managers
Managing technical projects while ensuring adherence to deadlines, quality, and budget
Allocating necessary resources and ensuring timelines are met
Overseeing our global backend and frontend development
Leading rigorous code reviews to ensure software quality and performance
Participating in system architecture decisions to support the company's current and future needs
Supervising the design and implementation of a scalable and reliable system architecture
Overseeing the integration of AI and machine learning technologies
Defining and implementing processes and working methods to improve productivity and development quality
Implementing tools and automations to enhance the efficiency of development, testing, and deployment
Maintaining clear technical documentation
Overseeing the security and regulatory compliance of our infrastructure
Participating in security code reviews and ensuring adherence to industry best practices
Identifying technical risks and creating proactive mitigation strategies
Highly involved in troubleshooting during critical issues

Requirements:

Master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field
Experience in overseeing technical teams or individuals as a team lead or manager
Fluent in English (written & spoken)
Strong foundational knowledge of backend and frontend technologies, especially Node.js, Angular, and TypeScript
Experience with databases [MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL]
Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools like Gitlab and Jenkins
Experience in system architecture management and scalable infrastructures
Experienced in AI and familiar with machine learning technologies
Comfortable managing stakeholders and building strong cross-team relationships
Excellent communicator and team player with proven collaborative skills
Comfortable in fast paced environments that are constantly evolving

Nice to have:

French is a strong plus
A previous experience in a startup or scale-up environment would be a plus

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Stock options
Alan health insurance
Swile card
Office in Paris with unlimited coffee, tea, snacks, and drinks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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