Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• You will lead the engineering team at the core of sofatutor's learning platform.

• You will collaborate directly with a Senior Product Lead, Content Leads, and a Staff Engineer, taking responsibility for both the team and delivery.

• You will be accountable for the structure, leadership, and development of the engineers in the team, with a clear focus on results, quality, and sustainable delivery.

• You will coach engineers both technically and personally, fostering a collaborative and motivating team culture.

• You will work closely with Product, Design, Content, and Technical Leaders on the roadmap, prioritization, and implementation.

• You will continuously enhance workflows, agile rituals, and quality standards.

• You will ensure that technical decisions, dependencies, and risks are transparent.

• You bring experience in hiring and in the professional development of software engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager with leadership responsibility for 5+ engineers in agile software teams.

• Proven experience in hiring, onboarding, and developing engineers—coaching, feedback cycles, and growth frameworks.

• Solid hands-on background in larger web development projects; experience with Ruby on Rails and/or JavaScript is a plus.

• Sufficient technical depth to engage in architecture discussions and assess code quality competently.

• Strong understanding of software development processes, testing, deployment, and modern delivery culture.

• Genuine enthusiasm for AI in engineering and the pragmatism of implementing it in practice.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working: With flexible hours and our remote-first working model (including the option to work from abroad within the EU for 180 days a year), you can shape your daily routine to suit your needs.

• Support for remote working: For your optimal remote setup, you will receive up to €100 every two years for your home office equipment. Basic technical equipment such as a laptop, headset, monitor, etc., will, of course, be provided by us.

• Mobile & independent: Thanks to subsidies for public transport tickets or Swapfiets, you can travel flexibly—whether in Berlin or other cities.

• Community & events: Team spirit is important to us! Look forward to regular events, both digitally and live on-site in Berlin.

• Volunteer & extra days off: Two additional days off per year for your social engagement—plus days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

• Fitness & mental health: With a membership to Urban Sports Club or a gym, you can stay active. For your mental health, the Bloom platform is available to you free of charge.

• Attractive discounts: Benefit from discounts through FutureBens and Corporate Benefits, as well as discounts for family & friends on our learning offerings.

• Flexible additional benefits: With the givve benefits credit card, you can use tax-free extras flexibly in your region.