Vice President of Engineering

THRYVE; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working setup

Competitive compensation

Real development opportunities

Job summary

A fast-growing technology startup in Berlin seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead and mentor engineering teams. The role emphasizes collaboration with product and design teams to align technical goals with business strategies, offering a high degree of autonomy and competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in scaling engineering in fast-paced environments and a passion for fostering empowering cultures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in modern cloud-based architectures.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience in product-led organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
• Build structures and processes to support engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with teams to align technology with business goals.
• Own and evolve the technical roadmap and development practices.
• Ensure high levels of engineering quality and team satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Technical background in cloud architectures

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

We’re reimagining procurement with powerful technology and a bold vision for the future. As a fast-growing startup, we combine intelligent automation with intuitive design to help businesses streamline their operations. Our team is international, driven, and passionate about solving real-world problems. Join us and take ownership in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your impact is real.

We’re now looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering to help us scale our engineering organization to the next level. In this role, you’ll lead a growing team of talented engineers, shape the future of our tech stack and architecture, and play a critical role in driving the delivery of our ambitious product roadmap.

What you’ll do

• Lead, grow, and mentor high-performing engineering teams through rapid scaling stages
• Build the structures, processes, and culture needed to support engineering excellence as the organization grows
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Leadership to align technology with business goals
• Own and evolve the technical roadmap, architecture, and development best practices
• Ensure high levels of engineering quality, velocity, and team satisfaction
• Be a hands-on leader when needed — offering technical guidance, resolving complex problems, and unblocking teams
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong technical background in modern cloud-based architectures and software development best practices
• A track record of building scalable systems and shipping impactful products
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
• Experience working in or with product-led organizations is a plus
• Passion for building not just great software, but strong teams and empowering cultures

What we offer

• A key leadership role in a mission-driven company with massive growth potential
• A high degree of autonomy and ownership from day one
• A collaborative and transparent team environment
• Flexible working setup, competitive compensation, and real development opportunities

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media