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Director of Engineering

Permanent

Up to €180000 per annum

Berlin

Key Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing engineering team from the ground up
Translate product vision into scalable, robust software architecture
Drive day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring delivery at speed and quality
Define and implement development processes that support fast iteration with strong reliability
Partner with the co-founders and product leadership to align technology with business goals
Create a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, accountability, and technical excellence
Maintain hands-on involvement when needed to support technical challenges and unblock teams

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience building and scaling engineering teams in a startup environment
Strong track record of engineering leadership in high-growth SaaS businesses
Experience delivering enterprise-grade software products to global customers
Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, product scalability, and team operations
Ability to lead with influence and clarity in a remote-first, fast-paced culture
Strong communication skills with a bias for action and a high sense of ownership

Nice to Have

Experience working with international SaaS clients, particularly in enterprise environments
Technical background with the ability to guide architectural decisions when needed
Familiarity with metrics-driven engineering orgs (e.g., DORA, engineering KPIs)

This is a remote-first position, ideally based in or around Berlin. The company plans to establish a local hub in the region, offering flexibility while fostering strong team collaboration.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining at a critical inflection point, where your leadership will directly shape the engineering organisation’s structure, culture, and success. If you thrive in early-stage environments and are excited about building systems, teams, and products from scratch-this is your opportunity to make a defining impact.

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