Engineering Manager - Data Intelligence

trawa; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary & stock options

30 days vacation

Home internet subsidy

Lunch subsidies

Sports Club membership

Annual learning budget

Team lunches

Zusammenfassung

trawa is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Data Intelligence team in Berlin. You will own the data backbone, including metering data, invoicing and analytics infrastructure, while shaping a culture of trust, collaboration, and learning.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering and sits in a hybrid office setting with strong collaboration across stakeholders. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture choices, and partner with product and platform teams to deliver scalable data

Qualifikationen

• Two+ years in technical leadership with people management.
• Experience building or leading scalable data platforms.
• Ability to drive architecture decisions for data pipelines and analytics infra.

Aufgaben

• Own roadmap for central data warehouse and data platform.
• Build scalable data backend for core energy provider processes including invoicing.
• Lead design and operation of data pipelines, quality, observability, and infra on AWS.

Kenntnisse

People management

Team leadership

Data platform leadership

System architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Postgres

ClickHouse

Metabase

DBT

Python

AWS

Terraform

Docker

GitHub Actions

Jobbeschreibung

Engineering Manager - Data Intelligence

About trawa

European energy costs are 2x compared to US and China. Electricity demand is expected to double by 2050. Market price volatility & complexity are here to stay. The backbone of Europe's industrial economy is at risk and companies need to act now.

trawa is building the solution: the first integrated B2B energy platform that orchestrates procurement, energy management, and flexibility steering in one product. Supply, Manage, and Flex combined. That integration unlocks up to 30% in recurring electricity cost savings, all while helping companies switch to renewable energy.

We're the fastest-growing B2B energy platform in Europe. Active in Germany and Austria now, and expanding operations to a third market in 2027. We're on the road to European scale and move fast, the market window is open and we intend to own it.

trawa is a scale-up based in Berlin with ~100 FTE, ~30 of whom work in Product & Tech. We've raised over €35M to date, including a €24M Series A in May 2025, backed by Balderton, Headline, Speedinvest, AENU, Magnetic, and Tiny VC. All three founders are on board and 100% committed to build the utility of the future

About the Role

Data is the heartbeat of trawa. It is the foundation and lifeblood of our product, the core that unlocks the power of the energy markets for our customers, turning a complex challenge into a source of savings and sustainability.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Data Intelligence team. This high-impact team builds and operates the utility backbone of our energy platform, combining expertise in data platforms, data engineering, and business intelligence. You will own the technical direction for these critical systems, which include everything from metering data management to our invoicing and billing services.

You will shape a team culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and continuous learning, creating an environment where engineers thrive and do their best work. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will lead an established and growing group of talented engineers.

At trawa, our culture is generally "office-first with flexibility", where most of us are in our beautiful Berlin office the majority of the week, with room to occasionally work from home when needed. The Tech team follows a more hybrid rhythm, spending minimum 3 days a week in the office.

What You'll Do

You'll drive the evolution of these areas:

• Own the roadmap for our central data warehouse and the data platform that our products are built on
• Build a scalable data backend for the key processes of an energy provider including timeseries data management, invoicing and billing services.
• Lead the design and operation of critical data pipelines, data quality standards, observability practices and platform infrastructure on AWS

Our tech stack

• Postgres, ClickHouse, Metabase, DBT
• Python (pandas, polars)
• AWS, Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions

Your First 90 Days

After 6 Weeks (Onboarding):

• Establish strong relationships with your direct reports, peers and stakeholders
• Understand the team’s current OKRs and how they impact the organisation
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current data architecture, including core databases, pipelines, and key data sources

Month 3 (Ramp-Up):

• Conduct a review of the team's operational health and technical debt, presenting a prioritized plan for improvement in areas like observability, data health, and platform scalability
• Define and share a clear vision and strategic roadmap for the Data Intelligence team
• In partnership with key stakeholders across the business, define and finalize the team's roadmap for the upcoming quarter, aligning it with company OKRs and communicating the plan broadly

What We're Looking For

• You have at least two years of experience in a technical leadership role with people management responsibilities, ideally in a fast-moving startup environment.
• You know how to lead teams, balance competing priorities, and create an environment where engineers do their best work.
• You have hands-on experience building or leading a scalable data platform, and can confidently drive architecture decisions around pipelines, data modelling, and analytics infrastructure.
• Clear communicator who builds trust and fosters collaboration across teams and with non-technical stakeholders.Inclusive leader who creates an environment where engineers of diverse backgrounds and experiences can thrive.

Why Join Us

Real impact - At trawa, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. We value creativity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

Responsibility and Support - As a member of our small, agile team, you will have real ownership and the autonomy to shape how we build and scale our engineering foundations. We are committed to your success through weekly one-on-ones with your manager, skip-level sessions with the CTO, and regular peer meetings with other Engineering Managers. You will also take part in cross-department leadership development initiatives that help you collaborate, learn and grow alongside other leaders across trawa. You will be supported by experienced mentors and colleagues who want to see you succeed and make a meaningful impact across the organisation.

Ownership - We empower our team members to take ownership of their work and drive results, regardless of background or experience level.

Learning and Growth - We provide an annual budget and dedicated time for professional development. You'll have opportunities for mentorship, learning, and career progression.

Inclusive by design - We're an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects that. Our tech organisation brings together over 15 nationalities, contributing a variety of languages, experiences, and perspectives. At trawa, We're family-friendly with parents across all levels, and our diversity is represented throughout the company, including leadership. We're committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

Package and Benefits - We offer a competitive compensation package including salary and stock options, 30 days of vacation, and a range of benefits including subsidies for home internet and lunches, a Sports Club membership, a productivity budget for work essentials (e.g., headphones, monitor), dedicated learning days with an annual learning budget, plus a weekly team lunch and regular team events.