Engineering Manager - Platform

Location

Berlin HQ

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Engineering

Engineering Manager - Platform

Our mission for you

Lead the team that builds the foundation for trawa's energy intelligence.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Platform team in designing, building, and running the core of trawa's technology ecosystem. You'll shape a team culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and continuous learning, creating an environment where engineers thrive and do their best work.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will lead an established and growing team of talented engineers who own the infrastructure and cloud platforms that power our services, enabling our data pipelines and applications to run reliably at scale. This role is based in Berlin, with the option to balance remote work with regular in-office attendance.

You’ll drive the evolution of three key areas:

• Scalable, secure infrastructure on AWS that powers our mission-critical services and data systems with high availability
• Enabling engineering teams through great developer experience: CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and internal platforms that help teams ship faster and with confidence
• Operational excellence through automation, compliance, and well‑managed incident response

Our tech stack

• AWS, Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions
• Python, TypeScript
• Grafana, Sentry, incident.io

Who we are looking for

• You have at least two years of experience in a technical leadership role with people management responsibilities, ideally gained in a fast‑moving startup environment. You know how to balance team growth with delivery and create an environment where engineers do their best work.
• Hands‑on knowledge from one of the following domains: SRE, DevOps, Platform, Data, or Software Engineering
• You bring deep experience in cloud engineering on AWS, working with infrastructure as code, cloud‑native patterns, and containerised systems. You’ve built or led large‑scale distributed services, with a strong grasp of security, reliability, observability, and cost efficiency in modern cloud environments.
• Clear communicator who builds trust and fosters collaboration across teams
• Inclusive leader who creates an environment where engineers of diverse backgrounds and experiences can thrive
• Nice to have: familiarity with compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2) or experience operating in a regulated environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply!

At trawa, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply – you may be the right fit for this or another opportunity.

Why us?

Impact:

At trawa, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. We value creativity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

Responsibility & Support:

As a member of our small, agile team, you will have real ownership and the autonomy to shape how we build and scale our engineering foundations. We are committed to your success through weekly one‑on‑ones with your manager, skip‑level sessions with the CTO, and regular peer meetings with other Engineering Managers. You will also take part in cross‑department leadership development initiatives that help you collaborate, learn and grow alongside other leaders across trawa. You will be supported by experienced mentors and colleagues who want to see you succeed and make a meaningful impact across the organisation.

Ownership:

We empower our team members to take ownership of their work and drive results, regardless of background or experience level.

Learning & Growth:

We provide an annual budget and dedicated time for professional development. You’ll have opportunities for mentorship, learning, and career progression.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We’re an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects that. Our tech organisation brings together over 15 nationalities, contributing a variety of languages, experiences, and perspectives. At trawa, we’re family‑friendly with parents across all levels, and our diversity is represented throughout the company, including leadership. We’re committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

Package & Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package including salary and stock options, 30 days of vacation, and a range of benefits including subsidies for home internet and lunches, a Sports Club membership, a productivity budget for work essentials (e.g., headphones, monitor), dedicated learning days with an annual learning budget, plus a weekly team lunch and regular team events.