FAQ

1. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RELOCATION?

No, I prefer to work remotely or in a hybrid model.

2. WHAT KIND OF ROLES ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?

I’m interested in both technical (Software Engineer in Go / Elixir) and leading/magaging (Engineering Manager, Development Lead) roles.

3. WHAT FORM OF EMPLOYMENT DO YOU PREFER?

I’m open to all types of arrangements, however B2B has worked best for international contracts.

Taxes are also easy to manage:

• I’m a sole proprietor and can issue invoices to any company globally.
• Poland has double taxation agreements with most countries, so I pay taxes only in Poland.
• For U.S. contracts, I have a W-8BEN form on file and renew it every three years.

4. WHAT IS YOUR HOURLY RATE?

• Negotiable - I prefer working on a monthly salary basis.
• Accepted currencies: USD, GBP, EUR, PLN

5. WHAT SHOULD YOUR DREAM JOB LOOK LIKE?

Working with open-minded people who listen to each other and respect differing opinions. Ideally, I’d like an opportunity to create something original, learn new things, and work with technologies I’m passionate about. I prefer startups, flexible working hours, and minimal bureaucracy. :)

6. WHAT DOESN’T INTEREST YOU?

I’m not interested in environments with unclear direction, a lack of genuine purpose, or heavy micromanagement. However, if I have the opportunity to contribute to improving these areas, I would be eager to take on the challenge and help drive meaningful change.

7. DO YOU MIND WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS?

Not at all. I have extensive experience collaborating directly with clients and their technical teams.

8. ARE YOU OPEN TO LEARNING NEW LANGUAGES/FRAMEWORKS?

Absolutely! I’m always learning and enjoy exploring different approaches.

9. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF LEADING A TEAM?

I believe the most important aspect of leading a team is effective communication. Clear, open communication fosters trust, alignment, and collaboration within the team. Here are a few other key aspects that foster a positive and productive team environment:

• Clarity and Transparency: Ensuring that team goals, expectations, and tasks are clearly communicated helps prevent misunderstandings and keeps everyone on the same page.

• Empathy and Active Listening: Understanding team members’ needs, challenges, and feedback promotes a supportive environment where people feel valued and heard.

• Empowerment and Delegation: A great leader empowers team members by delegating responsibilities and trusting them to make decisions, helping them grow in their roles.

• Conflict Resolution: Handling conflicts constructively and fostering a collaborative problem-solving environment is crucial for maintaining team harmony and productivity.

• Vision and Inspiration: Providing a clear vision and motivating the team towards a common goal can be a powerful way to drive performance and ensure everyone is aligned with the organization’s objectives.

10. MOST IMPRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENT?

This is a popular question, so I’ve included it here:

Updated:

I now consider my greatest achievement to be mastering productivity and time management (daily planning, quality sleep, a healthy lifestyle, and mental well-being). In today’s world, where focus is easily lost due to distractions (emails, Slack, notifications), I’ve become a big proponent of “deep work” techniques. They help me get more done in less time.

Previous achievement:

I refactored a game-launch platform in two weeks and tested live integrations with major iGaming brands (IGT, Playtech, Cayetano, Openbet) within the first five days. Since its release, the platform has generated millions for Paddy Power, scaling seamlessly. I reduced the technical integration time from months to days (sometimes hours).

Based on this success, I built a team that turned the games channel into the top revenue-generating channel for Paddy Power. After relocating to Poland, the company changed its policy to allow me to work fully remotely, becoming the first remote employee at Paddy Power.

11. WHAT ARE YOUR CORE WORKING HOURS?

I don’t mind working in the late afternoon/evening.

For reference, 3:00 PM (Poland) is:

• 09:00 am in New York, Miami, Montreal, Toronto
• 08:00 am in Dallas, Lincoln
• 07:00 am in Salt Lake City, Denver
• 06:00 am in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Los Angeles
• 04:00 am in Finland, Estonia, Saudi Arabia

I’ve worked with remote teams across five continents, and time zone differences have never been an issue.

12. HOW OFTEN WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO VISIT THE OFFICE?

It depends on the distance and can be discussed individually. For example, direct flights take: Dublin in 2h 30m, Munich 1h 10m, London 2h, Rome 2h 5m, New York 9h 45m, San Francisco 14h 25m.

13. DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN REMOTE WORK?

Yes, I’ve been working remotely since April 2014 and have proven its effectiveness (check my recommendations!). My setup ensures efficient communication and collaboration: