Revolut Insider Ep. 31 Leading in Tech: growth, engineering, and building at scale
Feb 20, 2025
Arek Biela, a Lead Software Engineer for Android at Revolut, shares his journey from Krakow to spearheading engineering efforts in a leading fintech. He discusses the challenges of rapid 10X growth and how his mindset evolved from individual problem-solving to team collaboration. Arek emphasizes the balance between speed and quality in product development and the importance of hiring candidates who exhibit strong teamwork and ownership. He also highlights Krakow's emerging tech community, encouraging active engagement for personal and professional growth.
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Arek's Early Work
- Arek Biela joined Revolut and worked on the product 'Vault'.
- 'Vault' helped users save money and later evolved to offer interest rates.
Revolut's Rapid Growth
- Revolut experienced rapid 10x growth, increasing from under 1,000 to over 10,000 employees.
- This fast growth required significant effort, commitment, and focus, posing a challenge for Arek.
Evolving Engineering Perspective
- As an engineer's role evolves, their focus shifts from individual problem-solving to team outcomes and customer value.
- Considering the impact on the whole team and users becomes crucial.