This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP of Engineering in Germany.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of building scalable, high-performance technology in a rapidly growing environment. As VP of Engineering, you will define and execute the technical vision, aligning engineering strategy with ambitious business objectives. You will lead global teams, drive innovation across complex systems, and ensure operational excellence at scale. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, offering the opportunity to shape architecture, mentor top talent, and influence product direction. Working in a fast-paced, international setting, you will play a critical role in scaling infrastructure, optimizing performance, and delivering exceptional user experiences to millions worldwide.
Accountabilities
- Define and execute the overall engineering strategy, roadmap, and technical vision aligned with business goals.
- Lead and manage global engineering teams, ensuring high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Drive system architecture and technical design decisions to support large-scale, high-traffic platforms.
- Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software development methodologies.
- Act as a technical mentor and leader, remaining hands-on when needed to solve complex challenges.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, business, and executive stakeholders to align priorities and execution.
- Build and scale engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading engineering teams in high-growth or scale-up environments.
- Strong background in building and scaling SaaS platforms, ideally in a B2B2C context.
- Solid technical expertise with the ability to remain hands-on and guide architectural decisions.
- Experience managing distributed teams and scaling engineering organizations internationally.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences.
- Strategic mindset with a strong focus on leveraging technology as a driver of business growth.
- Experience with modern tech stacks, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or remote options.
- Opportunity to lead and scale a global engineering organization in a fast-growing company.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale systems handling high traffic volumes.
- Collaborative, international work environment with strong engineering culture.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities, including leadership growth.
- Inclusive workplace that values diversity, innovation, and individual impact.
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