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AI-native Backend Software Engineer - Remote (Poland)/ 1 week ago

OLX
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Application ends: 2026-09-25

Quick Summary

OLX seeks an AI-native Backend Software Engineer for a 100% remote role in Poland, joining a cross-functional team in Motors, Real Estate, Classifieds, or Platforms. The position focuses on developing scalable, high-impact microservices, modernizing systems from PHP to Golang and Kotlin on AWS with GitLab CI/CD. Candidates must have solid experience in Golang, Java/Kotlin, or PHP, strong knowledge of relational/non-relational databases, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code. A core responsibility is to leverage AI for accelerated delivery, including test generation, documentation, debugging, and refactoring, while maintaining full code ownership and a 'you build it, you run it, you own it' accountability.

WELCOME TO OLX

We are building sustainable marketplace ecosystems that millions of people rely on monthly to buy and sell cars, find homes, secure jobs, and trade secondhand goods. Our commerce is safe, smart, and environmentally responsible.

Our culture thrives on innovation, commitment to outcomes, collaboration across 50+ nationalities and 7 markets, and a customer-led approach. This ambitious, fast-moving, and trust-based environment is driven by a desire to win.

Our beloved brands, including AutoTrader, OLX, Otomoto, and Property24, serve millions. We are proudly backed by Prosus, one of the world's largest tech investors.

Join OLX and discover your potential.

Become part of a cross-functional team in Motors, Real Estate, OLX Classifieds, or Platforms, working remotely from Poland.

As a member of our 1,000+ tech team, you will collaborate with engineers, SREs, and product teams to develop scalable, high-impact solutions. You will report to an Engineering Manager dedicated to supporting your growth and impact.

We utilize Golang and Kotlin, modernizing systems from legacy PHP to a microservices architecture, with deployments via GitLab CI/CD to AWS.

If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and scaling cloud systems with AI integrated into your daily workflow, we encourage you to apply!

Who We Are Looking For:

  • An engineer who embraces a “you build it, you run it, you own it” mindset, taking full accountability for AI-generated output, including validation and refactoring.
  • A software development engineer with solid experience, ideally in Golang, Java/Kotlin, or PHP.
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Memcached) and a strong understanding of AWS and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • A problem solver with a technical and user-first approach to building impactful solutions.
  • Proficiency in writing structured prompts for multi-step tasks and maintaining project-level AI context (CLAUDE.md / rules files) to identify bugs and gaps in AI-generated output before production.
  • Demonstrated judgment in leveraging AI for debugging, performance analysis, and complex refactoring, while owning the final outcome.
  • A collaborative team player open to discussions, cross-team collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Technically contribute to projects, participating in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex technical tasks.
  • Be an integral team member, establishing credibility through the quality of your and your team’s technical execution.
  • Utilize AI to accelerate delivery by delegating routine implementation, generating tests and documentation, and applying AI to debugging and refactoring, while maintaining ownership of all shipped code.
  • Engage in questioning, brainstorming, and taking ownership of the products you build.
  • Work closely with product management to ensure the development of optimal products for users.

Our Hiring Process:

  • Recruiter Interview
  • Engineering Manager Interview
  • Live Coding
  • System Design

Our Benefits:

  • Monthly salary and an annual bonus (15%).
  • Training and conference budget, plus free access to Udemy courses.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including 300 points on the Mybenefit platform per month, private medical care via Luxmed, and Ask Henry services.
  • IP rights’ costs - 80%.
  • 100% remote work, with optional access to offices in Poznan and Warsaw.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX

OLX values diversity and encourages applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements – you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!

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