Senior Manager, Engineering

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About Staffbase

We inspire people to achieve great things together. Our mission is to help organizations unlock the power of inspirational communication with the first AI-native Employee Experience Platform . Our industry-leading and award-winning agentic AI communications channels - intranet, employee app and email solutions - create engaging experiences that connect and empower employees. Headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany and New York City, with offices in Berlin, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Prague, and Minneapolis‑St. Paul, our diverse team of 750+ employees supports 2,000+ customers reaching over 16.4 million employees in transforming their employee experience. We are proud to be a Unicorn company, privately valued at over $1 billion, demonstrating strong growth, innovation, and lasting impact in our industry. Together, we’re shaping the future of workplace communication.

Our environment

• Working with skilled and similar-minded professionals in a team that values diversity and inclusivity
• We aim to create a flexible and agile work environment that promotes the well‑being and work‑life balance of our employees
• We believe that team events during working hours play a vital role in building an exceptionally effective team, and we encourage them
• We are enthusiastic about technology and committed to using it to improve the world
• We follow the "You build it, you run it" approach and take pride in it

What You'll Be Doing

• Foster a collaborative environment by integrating feedback, supporting agile practices, and working closely with Agile Coaches. Encourage a culture of openness, continuous learning, and growth, emphasizing the importance of technological excellence and innovation.
• Maintain a visible and approachable stance, being a reliable source of support and guidance for your teams. Embrace a leadership style that balances proactive problem‑solving with humility and transparency, valuing the contributions of every team member.
• Collaborate with the leadership team (Design Lead, Product Manager, Engineering Lead) to drive delivery, effectiveness, and genuine teamwork.
• Recruit and develop a skilled, diverse team, building talent from scratch through our Engineering Entry Programs, and implement structured processes for personal and professional growth.
• Take responsibility for budgeting, resource planning, and coordination across departments to achieve seamless collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Play an active role in strategy formulation and goal setting in collaboration with product, design, and technology partners, fostering an environment that empowers decentralized decision‑making and innovation.
• Regularly assess team and engineering effectiveness using data‑driven insights and implement initiatives aimed at continuous improvement, adhering to best practices and standards.
• Lead transparency efforts in cross‑team initiatives, ensuring clear communication of progress and challenges, and proactively identify and address risks.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Proven experience in an Engineering Management/Leadership role.
• Servant leadership: embody a people‑centric approach, creating safe spaces and unblocking teams to ensure their success.
• Technical acumen: solid understanding of software engineering, including DevOps practices, CI/CD, and architecture.
• Strategic thinker: strong organizational and decision‑making skills with a knack for pragmatic problem‑solving.
• Strategic insight and risk awareness: oversee cross‑team initiatives with detail and a proactive approach to mitigating risks.
• Communicator and collaborator: exceptional communication skills, capable of managing up and aligning teams behind shared goals.
• Growth‑oriented: commitment to continuous personal and professional growth, advocating a growth mindset.
• Language proficiency: fluency in English is required.

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation – attractive salary packages including LTIP (unit‑based Long Term Incentive Plan).
• Flexibility – flexible working time models, optional hybrid work, and a yearly flex work allowance of €1560.
• Growth budget – yearly budget for external training (€1000) and one day off for growth per year (increase to two days in year two).
• Recharge – 31 vacation days annually (incl. one floating holiday), plus pro‑rata fully paid Fridays off during August.
• Wellbeing – monthly wellbeing allowance €35, covering fitness to mental health, hobbies, and relaxation.
• Support – company pension scheme.
• Health – office equipped with fruits, drinks, snacks and ergonomic workplaces.
• Volunteer day – one day off per year to support a social project.
• Employee referral program – referral bonus paid when your friend is hired.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Human Resources Services

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