Software Development Manager

What you’ll do

• Guide and grow a small team of engineers by providing regular feedback, mentorship, and coaching
• Work closely with design, product, and founding teams to define scope, set priorities, and deliver impactful projects
• Drive effective planning and execution across initiatives, ensuring engineers remain focused and unblocked
• Maintain high standards for code quality and system reliability through reviews, architectural input, and operational best practices
• Champion and help cultivate a strong engineering culture rooted in ownership, curiosity, collaboration and strong work ethic
• Contribute to shaping and evolving our engineering practices, hiring criteria, and team processes as the organization scales

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role at a top-tier high growth startup, or FAANG level tech company (e.g., Tech Lead, EM, SDM)
• Strong technical background and ability to engage deeply with engineering challenges - from architecture to shipping high-quality products
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and leadership to deliver projects end to end
• Excellent communication skills, both strategic and tactical - able to set direction while supporting day-to-day execution
• Deep curiosity about technology and a track record of building impactful products

Tech Stack

• Languages: TypeScript
• Backend: GCP, Cloud Functions, Cloud Tasks, RabbitMC, Firestore, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
• Frontend: React, shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS
• AI Models: OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Llama, etc.

Bonus Points

• Previous experience as a hands‑on engineer in AI, infrastructure, or product-heavy domains
• Academic background in Computer Science or a related technical field

What we offer

• Exciting and challenging work with real impact and ownership at one of Europe’s fastest-growing Series A startups
• Regular team events and off‑sites
• Aggressive equity compensation package
• Paid Uber Eats & Uber home when working late
• The most beautiful office space and work environment in Berlin

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