Senior Engineering Manager

Lead one of our People Enablement-focused cross-functional squads, responsible for core product areas such as reviews, goals, instant feedback meetings, learning management system, and calendar integrations. You'll take ownership of a high-impact role that goes beyond team delivery, shaping our workflows, scaling our engineering culture, and mentoring fellow Engineering Managers while contributing to cross-squad leadership topics.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of highly capable engineers, supporting their career development, motivation, and performance
• Own the technical strategy and delivery of HRIS modules, navigating complex workflows, compliance, and scale
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Legal, and Leadership to ensure your squad delivers secure, scalable, and user-focused solutions
• Stay hands-on and contribute code regularly, especially in moments of complexity, risk, or when unblocking the team
• Drive architectural decisions, advocate for quality, and ensure consistent, pragmatic engineering practices
• Guide engineers to avoid over-engineering, prioritize high-impact solutions, and foster sustainable, scalable decision-making
• Own communication with stakeholders, proactively aligning priorities, sharing context, and providing visibility into progress
• Shape squad rituals, performance expectations, and decision-making frameworks, balancing autonomy with alignment

What you'll need

• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer and 4+ years as an engineering manager, with a track record of growing people and delivering impactful software
• Comfortable working across the stack and willing to dive into code when necessary
• Led teams working on transactional, compliance-sensitive systems (e.g. HRIS, payroll, finance, SaaS platforms)
• Combine technical depth with a passion for people leadership and coaching
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, strong prioritization, and the ability to communicate with clarity across levels
• Guide engineers to develop strong judgment around complexity, scalability, and long-term value creation
• Value product thinking, enjoy solving real user problems, and don't wait to be told what to build

What they offer

• Learning and development: €2,000 yearly development budget and full access to Good Habitz platform
• Work-from-home stipend: €1,000 one-time stipend to set up home workspace
• Competitive pay and equity: Pre-IPO equity package to share in company growth
• Vacation: 30 vacation days per year plus public holidays, with option to upgrade to 40 days; month-long paid sabbatical after 5 years
• Wellness benefits: Fully sponsored Urban Sports Club M membership, Oliva subscription with 1:1 therapy sessions, company wellness workshops
• Hybrid work: 2 days per week in Berlin office (Tuesdays and Thursdays)