At Oda, we develop affordable grocery services to make the logistics of living surprisingly easy. First we built Norway’s leading online grocery store and now, partnered with Mathem in Sweden, we’re on our way to becoming the world’s most effective retail system, delivering to thousands of Scandinavian doorsteps every week.

As part of our team, you’ll work with smart, passionate colleagues who bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s a fast-moving, collaborative environment where everyone is welcome and everyone’s opinion matters. Whether you're shaping the future of online retail, tackling complex logistical problems, or making everyday life better for our customers, your work will have a real impact. Read on to find out what part you could play in our story.

Our world-class logistics and tech solutions allow us to reduce food waste, save time and money, and ease the mental and physical load for people who want more space for life.

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Shopper Platform team in Oda!

In this role, you'll be a key driver in the growth and success of our engineering team. You will be part of the team that runs the entire shopping experience for hundreds of thousands of users across two countries, including backoffice tooling.

You'll work side-by-side with engineers, focusing on their development and creating an environment where they can do their best work. You'll also be actively involved in the team's software projects, bringing your hands-on expertise and collaborating closely with product managers to deliver robust technology that makes a difference.

To thrive in this role, we believe you're someone who excels at collaborative teamwork to deliver high-quality results and build strong relationships. You're a confident communicator who enjoys leading projects to successful completion and supporting the growth of our developers within the team and across Oda & Mathem, leveraging your expertise to drive shared success.

What you’ll be doing as an Engineering Manager

• Set and lead the technical direction for a large team of around 20 people, with around 10 engineers. The team is responsible for our entire shop stack, including backend, web and native applications, in addition to an extensive suite of backoffice systems (both inhouse and third party)

• Coach, mentor, and guide career development for ~10 engineers, ensuring team productivity and well-being through effective feedback.

• Drive the team's work on several projects concurrently, collaborating closely with other product teams to define and deliver on key objectives.

• Resolve collaboration issues, remove obstacles, and improve development processes to maximize team productivity.

• Recruit and evaluate new talent, championing diversity and inclusion, and contribute to the development of talent acquisition methods.

• Maintain engineering quality, and evaluate and improve processes, tooling, and best practices.

• Work closely with stakeholders in our organization to help prioritize and find good enough solutions

What you’ll need to succeed 🌟

• 5+ years of experience building digital products in software engineering teams.

• Solid experience leading, developing, and supporting engineers, ensuring their well-being and fostering their professional growth.

• A history of successfully delivering large projects from beginning to end.

• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships across teams.

• A deep understanding of your tech area and how it fits into Oda's bigger picture and development.

What would be nice to have 💡

• It's a plus if you have some knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.

• Python and Django are important tools in Oda, and knowing them will help you get up to speed on the technical side. 

What we offer 🚀

• A chance to make a real impact as an Engineering Manager in a fast-moving company with a product people love—while shaking up the grocery industry.

• Teammates who aim high and have each other’s backs. We care about people, and that means supporting each other every step of the way.

• A flat structure where we team up across disciplines to solve exciting challenges. Big ideas come from everywhere!

• A transparent way of working. We use Slack to stay in the loop—less email, fewer meetings, more getting things done.

• A buzzing office at Tøyen, with lunch made by our very own chefs. 🧑‍🍳

• A collaborative approach—we tackle exciting tech and product challenges together, across different fields.

• A chance to shape the future of grocery shopping while building a company that’s here to stay.

A few final words

At Oda, you’ll join a passionate, ambitious team working to change the future of grocery shopping. We’re all different—just like you—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to help. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and want everyone to have an equal shot at landing the job. 🧡

Come build the future of grocery with us! Want to know more about how we work? Check out these posts on Medium.

We can’t wait to hear from you! 🧡