Head of Engineering

Optimus Search; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fitness support

Subsidised meals

Personal development budget

Mobility allowance

Team events

Zusammenfassung

A prominent technology firm in Berlin is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale a dynamic engineering organization within a complex, cloud-based platform. This senior role requires a leader who can inspire teams, drive strategic technical initiatives, and attract top engineering talent. You will work collaboratively in an international environment, modernize core systems, and further develop a culture committed to innovation and quality. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working model are offered.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5 years leading engineering managers.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams in engineering.
• Hands-on leadership style with knowledge of backend systems.

Aufgaben

• Inspire engineering teams and foster a culture of innovation.
• Drive strategic technical initiatives on platform modernisation.
• Develop leaders by coaching senior engineering managers.

Kenntnisse

Cloud-native platforms

Distributed systems

Microservices architectures

Leadership

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization within a complex, cloud-based platform environment. This senior leadership role combines strategic ownership, people development, and technical credibility. You’ll shape the engineering vision, modernise core systems, and build an environment where teams move fast, build with quality, and take real ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose by inspiring engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation
• Develop future leaders by coaching senior engineering managers and building clear career paths and development frameworks
• Drive strategic technical initiatives including platform modernisation and scalable service architecture design
• Build a strong engineering culture focused on delivery, ownership, automation, and modern practices
• Attract and retain top engineering talent by partnering with recruitment and strengthening the employer brand
• Practice servant leadership by removing blockers, empowering teams, and maintaining high standards and accountability
• Bridge technology and business by working closely with product, architecture, and commercial stakeholders across multiple regions
• Champion best practices by evolving the software development lifecycle and engineering standards
• Maintain technical credibility through architecture reviews, complex problem-solving, and critical technical decision‑making when required

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years leading engineering managers and scaling organisations of 50+ engineers
• Strong background in cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and microservices architectures
• Proven experience transforming engineering organisations and building high-performing cultures
• Ability to balance long-term strategy with pragmatic execution
• Demonstrated success attracting, hiring, and retaining senior engineering talent
• Passion for modern engineering practices including AI-enabled development, platform engineering, and developer experience
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to dive into backend systems and cloud architecture when needed
• Comfortable working in international, cross-cultural environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams around a shared vision

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to combine scale-up energy with enterprise-level impact
• Work on products and services with meaningful real-world relevance
• International, collaborative engineering organisation
• Open culture with space to shape direction and bring in new ideas
• Competitive benefits including fitness support, subsidised meals, personal development budget, mobility allowance, and team events
• Modern offices in Berlin and Munich with a hybrid working model

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Software Development and Energy Technology