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WHO ARE WE Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting. About Cognism Cognism is one of Europe's leading B2B Sales Intelligence platforms. Our mission is to help revenue teams find, enrich and engage the right customers through trusted, compliant and high-quality data. As part of our R&D transformation we are investing in a new Warsaw Engineering Hub that will become one of Cognism's two primary technology centres. The Opportunity This is not a traditional Staff Engineer position. You will become one of the founding senior technical leaders responsible for shaping the architecture, engineering standards and technical culture of the Warsaw Hub. You will work on the strategic DaaS, API and MCP platform that enables enterprise customers and AI agents to consume Cognism data at scale. What You Will Own Technical ownership of critical platform capabilities across multiple engineering teams Architecture of distributed backend systems supporting APIs, MCP and enterprise integrations Engineering standards covering code quality, reliability, observability and maintainability Mentoring Senior Engineers and acting as a technical advisor for Engineering Managers and Product Managers Driving architectural decisions balancing customer value, scalability and operational simplicity What Success Looks Like After 12 Months Key platform capabilities delivered to production Measurable improvements in reliability, scalability and engineering velocity Architecture decisions documented and adopted across teams Warsaw Hub recognised for engineering excellence and technical leadership Required Experience 8+ years building large-scale backend systems Strong software architecture experience in distributed systems Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Experience with event-driven architectures, APIs and microservices Excellent communication and mentoring skills Ability to influence without formal authority Preferred Experience Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform Scala, Java, Kotlin or modern TypeScript/Node.js Observability platforms such as Grafana or Prometheus AI-assisted software development using Claude, GitHub Copilot or similar tools Why Join Cognism Joining now means becoming part of the founding engineering team building Cognism's Warsaw Hub from the ground up. You will influence technology choices, engineering practices and organisational culture while solving complex data-platform challenges with direct business impact. Our Hiring Process Recruiter conversation Hiring Manager interview Technical architecture interview System design session Leadership conversation WHY COGNISM At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day . If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact , you’re in the right spot! Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. Here’s what we stand for: 🤝 We Own the Outcome Together. 🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers. 🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From. At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.