Mews

Principal Engineer - Product Engineering

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🌍 Can you help us change the world?

It’s true. At Mews, we dream big. As a Hotel Tech unicorn valued at $1.2b, we’re propelling new-generation cloud technology within global hospitality. With our industry-leading property management solution, we’re enabling the world’s most revolutionary hospitality brands to accelerate their digital transformation.

We’re on the lookout for ambitious, tenacious and passionate people who want to join the next generation of innovators and disrupt the hospitality industry with us. Sound good so far? Keep reading and tumble down the Mews rabbit hole... 🐇

🧑🏻‍💻 About the role

First things first: you want to know what you’re actually applying for. It’s impossible to capture every nuance of a role – especially at a rapidly growing company like Mews – but if we had to distil it down to a job description (which we do because this is a job description), it would be this:

Are you a technical visionary who is passionate about building products that solve real customer problems at scale? Do you have a track record of building and executing technical vision and strategy at scaling product companies? We're seeking a Principal Engineer, who thrives on innovating at the crossroads of technology and product vision, ensuring our solutions are scalable, high-quality, and impactful. This pivotal role, reporting directly to the VP of Product Engineering, demands a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and collaborative spirit.

You will be instrumental in crafting the technical roadmap for product engineering, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. Working in harmony with Directors of Engineering, Staff Engineers, Product Management, and Design, you will be a vital leader in realising our mission to reimagine the art of hospitality. You will bring a pragmatic and iterative approach to technical decisions, maximising business value without compromising on quality or user experience. As a Principal Engineer at Mews, you will partner with multiple product tribes, helping to drive technical domains and products that form the backbone of the Mews ecosystem. You will help aid and facilitate technical decision making with a particular focus on cross-cutting concerns, collaborating with multiple teams, across multiple domains and maximising the benefits of shared context.

We champion an ethos where openness and teamwork are the cornerstones, and our product development philosophy is deeply rooted in customer engagement, value realisation, seamless delivery, autonomy, and a robust development lifecycle. You'll be a beacon guiding our teams to not just meet but transcend our collective aspirations, fostering a culture of relentless learning and evolution. Dive into the details of our technology stack, team dynamics, and core tech principles on our website, blog, or Twitter, and join us in this exhilarating journey to redefine hospitality software excellence.

✅ Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

  • Architect and oversee the implementation of the technical roadmap, harmonising with business goals and product strategies.
  • Collaborate across engineering tribes to ensure the integration of scalable and quality solutions.
  • Be a multiplier by fostering cross domain inputs and decision making.
  • Partner with Platform Enablement, Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure the future Mews platform is driven by the needs of our customers and the business.
  • Work directly with Engineers and Staff Engineers, levelling up our knowledge and skills across the entire function.
  • Serve as a communication bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, adeptly conveying complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language.
  • Champion architectural excellence, modern software development best practices, and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Provide mentorship and inspire technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities, to effectively articulate technical visions and strategies.
  • Foster synergy with fellow Engineering Leaders and across the R&D spectrum to set and execute best practices, enhancing our software's efficiency, quality, and reliability.
  • Amplify Mews' presence in the tech community, engaging in speaking engagements and contributing to our blog and podcasts.
  • Architect the future of Mews' interconnected product ecosystem, with a sharp focus on scalability and interoperability.

🤝️ You’ll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with you:

  • A minimum of 10 years in software engineering, with a substantial portion in a senior or leadership role.
  • Proven experience in strategic technical planning and execution for large-scale product engineering initiatives.
  • Exceptional communicator with stellar written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable engaging in both detailed technical implementation and executive-level strategy discussions.
  • As comfortable with hands-on coding and pair programming as with strategic discussions at the executive level.
  • Expert knowledge of architectural patterns, modern software development practices, and technological trends.
  • Proficient with Agile, Scrum, and other iterative development methodologies.
  • Deep expertise in designing, rolling out and managing mission-critical SaaS platforms and mobile applications.
  • A background in hospitality software offers a distinct edge.
  • Acute problem-solving acumen, paired with analytical and critical thinking prowess.

🎉 What’s in it for you?

Did you know that Mews was voted the Best PMS of 2024 and has previously held the title of Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech for two consecutive years? You do now. Most of that is down to our inspiring team, but part of it is because of some pretty amazing perks. As well as awesome colleagues and stimulating work, you'll get:

  • Participation in the Company shares program
  • Best-in-class Parental Leave Policy. At Mews, as the primary caregiver you get 6 months of fully paid parental leave, and as a secondary caregiver, you get 2 months of fully paid parental leave. 
    (No matter your location, this can be used during the 1st year and applies if you've been employed for at least 1 year at Mews)
  • Flexible Benefits via the ThanksBen platform 
  • Unlimited paid holiday (no, this is not a typo)
  • Wellness Wednesday's (where every last Wednesday of the month, the whole company enjoys a paid day off to attend to your own well-being) 
  • Remote/flexible working (we're 100% hybrid-proof, but we cannot hire from anywhere in the world unfortunately, so feel free to reach out and check with us!)
  • Monthly working from home allowance and a monthly healthcare insurance allowance (we want you to be happy & healthy)
  • Regular team events and socials 

🤷🏻 Who is Mews?

We want to get to know you, so it’s only fair we tell you a little bit about ourselves first. Mews has been transforming hospitality since 2012. What began in a single hotel in Prague now powers thousands of hotels around the world, as they pursue their mission to develop transformational solutions for brands and create remarkable experiences for guests. 

Since the beginning, Mews embraced being different. Mews is not simply a property management system, but a connected hospitality cloud with products across the hotel ecosystem and more integrations than anyone else. 

From global hospitality brands to independent properties, hoteliers join Mews because they recognize the power of innovation. They understand that they can benefit from hotel tech that drives efficiency, maximizes revenue, and improves guest happiness.

Powering over 5,000 customers across more than 85 countries, Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. 

Ranked 24th in the FT 1000 list of the fastest-growing European companies in 2021, Mews has been recognized as the Best PMS by industry peers at the HotelTechAwards in both 2020 and 2024, consistently earning acclaim. Mews also achieved finalist status in 2021 and 2022. What's more, we take immense pride in being listed among the Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech during those same years and again this year. But our achievements don't stop there; Mews was also listed among the World's Best Hotel PMS Provider 2023 and as the World's Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider 2022 and 2023 by the World Travel Tech Awards.

💭 Life at Mews

That’s what we do, but what about who we are? Mews’ culture is special and difficult to capture in words, which makes writing this tricky. You'll experience the freedom to be yourself and the ability to watch your ideas come to life. You’ll have an open line of communication and an open invitation to after-work drinks, be they virtual or in-person. Sometimes the work can be challenging and there can be a lot of it, but you’ll always be able to rely on those around you.

Yes, we’re ambitious and we move fast, but we know the value of fun and taking a breather. Every month we have a Wellness Wednesday, a day off that you can use to boost your health, whether that’s a long lie-in, a trip to the gym, or anything in between. We have slack channels for almost every interest imaginable, and an all-company meeting every Friday gives you the chance to ask any question to our leadership team.

To get more of an idea what life at Mews is like, check out our Instagram 📸. 

We’re guided by our five key values; if you see yourself in them, it’s time to get in touch.

Everyone is welcome at Mews

To reimagine the art of hospitality, we need teams who represent our global and diverse customers and users. Our differences make Mews, so we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to work with us. Embracing different perspectives, trying new things and feeling safe to bring your authentic self to work. If this sounds like you and you're ready to join a global, innovative, and exciting community, we'd love to hear from you!

One very important note….don’t hold back! Even if you think you don’t meet 100% of the criteria listed in this job role, we still encourage you to apply. We believe that everyone should have equal access to opportunities and want to ensure we provide an inclusive experience, so do let us know if there is anything else we can do to support your application process. We can’t wait to hear from you!

 

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