Head of Engineering (f / m / d) – SaaS | Team Building | Scaling

Kooku Recruiting GmbH; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing SaaS company seeks a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function and drive digital transformation. The role involves building and scaling an engineering team, defining clear processes, and collaborating with leadership for strategic influence. The position allows for fully remote work within Germany.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in dynamic tech environments (SaaS, cloud, continuous delivery, DDD)
• Fluency in English; German is a plus

Aufgaben

• Build and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Define responsibilities, processes, and engineering standards
• Collaborate with CTO and product teams for scalable roadmap

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Technical expertise

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Engineering (f / m / d) – SaaS | Team Building | Scaling

Remote within Germany

A fast-growing SaaS company in the real estate and energy sector is looking for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of building and scaling the engineering function. As Head of Engineering, you’ll play a key role in shaping the technical organization and driving the digital transformation of an entire industry.

What you’ll do

• Build and develop a high-performing, diverse, and motivated engineering team
• Define clear responsibilities, processes, and engineering standards
• Lead with a focus on self-organization, delivery capability, and technical excellence
• Collaborate closely with the CTO and product teams to shape a scalable and future-proof roadmap
• Help shape the broader organization – including roles, leadership structures, and agile team formats
• Work closely with the CTO and leadership team to define principles and structures for a scalable tech organization – with strategic influence and room to shape leadership models

What you bring

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in dynamic tech environments (SaaS, cloud, continuous delivery, DDD)
• Strong technical expertise combined with strategic thinking
• Proven track record in scaling engineering teams and developing modern technical organizations
• A clear, people-centric leadership style focused on ownership and collaboration
• Fluency in English (our engineering team works in English); German is a plus

Why this role?

• You’ll join a highly motivated leadership team in a fast-scaling company
• You’ll help build technology that has a real societal impact
• You’ll have the freedom to shape, improve, and make things happen
• Fully remote work within Germany

The tech environment

• Current team size : 12 engineers across frontend, backend, DevOps, and data

Interested?

If you’re ready to take ownership in a high-impact tech leadership role, we look forward to your application. All applications are handled confidentially.

We especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in tech – regardless of gender, background, age, or identity. And if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel this role could be right for you : we’d still like to hear from you.

Apply directly or get in touch for more information.

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