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Engineering Manager - Platform

BlacklaneBerlin, Munich
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Proven Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers. Technical Expertise: Solid background in Platform Engineering, Backend Development, or Data Engineering. Strong Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile frameworks and practices. Continuous Improvement Mindset: A commitment to fostering a culture of learning and development.

About the job

Role Overview

Blacklane is looking for an Engineering Manager - Platform to join the team in Berlin or Munich. This leadership role focuses on building a cohesive internal platform, transforming a set of tools and processes into a product that empowers developer success. The manager will guide a team of engineers through a period of growth, smoothing the path for product teams to deliver efficiently and with minimal obstacles.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and coach a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Shape the platform’s direction in partnership with the Staff Engineer, rather than following a fixed roadmap.
  • Manage delivery timelines and scope, making decisions that balance quality and progress.
  • Translate ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable deliverables.
  • Drive improvements across developer experience, infrastructure, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
  • Maintain open communication with other Engineering Managers to manage expectations and dependencies.
  • Support team growth, performance, and structure through continuous learning and coaching.

What We Look For

  • Experience leading high-performing teams in Platform, Backend, or Data Engineering.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a talent for making trade-off decisions that keep projects moving forward.
  • Initiative to address issues, build business cases, and secure buy-in for solutions.
  • Commitment to seeing projects through to completion and ensuring objectives are met.
  • Motivation to learn continuously and tackle complex challenges.

Location

This position is based in Berlin or Munich.

About Blacklane

Blacklane is a global professional chauffeur service that provides high-quality transportation solutions for both business and leisure travelers. With a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation, we aim to deliver seamless travel experiences across major cities worldwide.

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