Ep. 31 Leading in Tech: growth, engineering, and building at scale

A Krakow native, Arek Biela, shares his experience building a career in a leading fintech as a Lead Software Engineer in one of Europe’s tech hubs.


He’s not only participated in Revolut’s 10X growth by developing Android functionality for several features, but he’s also had a hand in shaping hiring processes, so engineers can have a better candidate experience.


In this episode, Alex and Arek discuss:


Arek’s start as an Android Engineer at Revolut 


Biggest challenges he’s faced while being a part of 10X growth


How his perspectives on engineering and problem-solving have evolved


What you need to overcome when building tech at scale to see your career grow


Arek’s story of persistence to push boundaries and lead by example


Insight into how Revolut’s Engineering team balances speed with quality


Shaping the hiring process for engineers


How finding the best talent goes beyond technical skills


The importance of demonstrating ownership and teamwork capabilities


Krakow’s developing tech community and Arek’s tips to get more involved






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