R&D Lead - Cloud for marketing

Are you passionate about cloud technologies, especially Google Cloud Platform, and familiar with the world of Customer Data Platforms?

Do you keep up with the latest trends and innovations in the market and know how to quickly put them into practice?

Do you have a solid understanding of marketing and business data?

Would you like to apply your experience and "discovery mindset" in a tech leadership role, shaping technological vision and influencing the direction of our projects and solutions?

Optimics - who we are

• A thirty-member international team based in Holešovice, Prague, specializing in marketing and advertising technologies, digital analytics, and data.

• We are the only full-stack Google partner in the Czech Republic and partners with several other companies (Adobe, Meiro, SAS).

• We design and implement custom solutions for our clients (often industry leaders), ranging from MarTech and AdTech tool architecture to effective use of first-party data, server-side measurement, and advanced cloud solutions (GCP) with machine learning and AI.

• Our goal is always to be the best in what we do - leading the way, exploring new paths, growing alongside our clients, and having fun.

• We are not backed by big investors and are not built for sale. We aim for Optimics to remain fully in our hands and to create something that transcends ourselves - we play the “infinity game.”

• Long-term relationships and trust - not only with clients but also among ourselves - are extremely important to us. It’s fundamental to how we work.

• In our team, we support each other, communicate openly, and avoid politics. Here, playing games or backstabbing is an automatic deal-breaker.

Why we are looking for a new team member and where you fit in

• Thanks to our full-stack partnership with Google, we receive strong support from their side (we often get access to new developments before they hit the market), but most importantly, we have a large pipeline of leads and customers that we can and want to work with. Our goal is to deliver the best from our Menu of Services and strategically advance their digital maturity.

• Some specific advanced solutions we’ve delivered recently include dynamic creative generation, profit-based bidding, and AI-powered product name and description generation.

• For more details, take a look at our "Optimics Menu of Services" - Basic / Advanced / Expert.

• More and more of our solutions for customers revolve around Google Cloud Platform, advanced analytics, and AI.

• We need you to take charge of this technological area and help us shape and develop its vision.

• A significant part of your time will involve working on real projects and solutions - you’ll be handling some of the most technically complex and advanced issues for clients, and together with the team, you’ll figure out how to design, solve, and deliver them.

• At the same time, you’ll have enough time for the “discovery phase,” learning new things, and then sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team.

• This role has been a key part of Optimics for some time. It has become vacant because two of our colleagues, after years with us, decided to pursue new challenges and explore other areas in the market.

What skills you will need

• A visionary, exploratory, and mentoring mindset.

• Excellent knowledge of cloud environments, ideally Google Cloud Platform, with hands-on experience in designing solutions (certification is a big plus).

• Understanding of data management in general, as well as marketing-specific data (performance, web, campaigns, etc.) and business data (revenue, margins, etc.).

• Proficiency in English - communication within the company and with clients often takes place in English, and you’ll use it almost daily.

• Proactivity - we’ll discuss priorities, company goals, and ongoing projects, but we won’t tell you exactly what to do. It’s up to you to shape your role over time to make the most sense.

• And most importantly, don’t be toxic, don’t act like a jerk, speak openly about issues, and work with the team to achieve common goals.

What we offer

• A role in a team of passionate and dedicated people, with opportunities for inspiration, learning, and growth, supported by a solid budget for professional development.

• The chance to directly impact the business of leading and interesting Czech and international companies and connect directly with people at Google.

• If you want to speak at conferences and be in the spotlight, we’ll help you participate in top industry events and build your name - we frequently speak at conferences ourselves.

• Flexibility - we don’t have fixed working hours; we care about results, not clocking in and out.

• Profit sharing - at the end of each year, we distribute part of the net profit among ourselves.

• 5 weeks of vacation plus 5 additional days for sick leave or volunteering.

• Budget for tech - choose the equipment that suits your needs.

• Budget for psychotherapy or coaching.

• A fantastic (pet-friendly) office in Holešovice with plenty of space, parking, relaxation zones, and a fully stocked snack fridge.

• The usual perks - Multisport card, company phone plan, etc.

What are the next steps if you let us know about yourself

• We’ll review your CV or LinkedIn profile. You can send either one via email or contact Petr Světlík directly through LinkedIn.

• We’ll schedule a 20-minute call to go over your background, answer any missing questions you may have, and discuss further details.

• You’ll then meet our most senior colleagues to discuss your experience, preferences, and potential collaboration.

• We’ll invite you for a “trial half-day” (around 3 hours) - you’ll meet other team members and get a feel for the atmosphere at Optimics, so we can all decide by the end of the day if we’re the right fit for each other.

• Job offer and start date as per your availability - we can move within about a week, but we’re also willing to wait for the right person.