Engineering Manager - Platform

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 StravaStrava is the premier application for active individuals. With a community of over 180 million athletes spanning more than 185 countries, Strava goes beyond simply tracking workouts; it serves as a platform for people to achieve their goals together, whether that's forming new habits or reaching personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava is your go-to app. Connect with your crew, conquer your objectives, and track every effort with purpose. Embark on your journey with Strava today.Our mission is clear: we aim to inspire individuals to lead their most active lives. We believe in the transformative power of movement to connect people and propel them forward.As part of our growth, Strava is expanding its mapping and data processing team. We are in search of a highly motivated and experienced cloud platform and geospatial engineer to enhance our team with their expertise.We operate under a flexible hybrid model, requiring you to be on-site in our Berlin office for more than half of your working time — approximately three days a week.

Transform the Travel ExperienceJoin GetYourGuide in reshaping the way people explore the world. We connect millions with unique and memorable activities, driven by our dedication to making every journey extraordinary—including yours.Are you ready to unlock your potential alongside a community of fellow adventurers? Explore your next opportunity at our Berlin headquarters or one of our global offices, from New York to Bangkok. Visit getyourguide.careers to take the first step.Team MissionAt the AI Platform team, our goal is to empower Mission Teams across GetYourGuide to independently build and operate robust LLM features, democratizing AI development while ensuring the product quality our users expect.As the Engineering Manager for our AI Platform team, you will spearhead the vision, strategy, and execution necessary to enable and scale AI-powered capabilities across our product range. You will oversee the development and evolution of a centralized AI infrastructure designed to make LLM development systematic, reliable, and scalable. Your team will create evaluation systems, abstraction layers, and safety measures, enabling Mission Teams to deploy AI features with confidence and speed, ensuring GetYourGuide delivers trustworthy, high-quality AI experiences to travelers worldwide.Your ResponsibilitiesLead hiring and performance management processes for your Engineering team, empowering your engineers to excel in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.Drive impactful projects and outcomes by managing the team’s roadmap and portfolio allocation.Tackle complex technical challenges that span multiple services and business domains, ensuring Mission Teams can create production-grade LLM features confidently.Promote best practices for LLM development across the technology landscape.Balance the pace of innovation with production standards to ensure the platform supports speed without compromising quality, security, or reliability.Establish strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across product and engineering leadership, as well as vendor relationships, to align platform capabilities with business objectives.Your Skill SetYou possess a strong sense of ownership, ensuring that technical and product plans align with stakeholder interests, team goals, and organizational objectives.You approach complex problems with an open mind and a collaborative spirit.

At Databricks, we are at the forefront of building and managing some of the most extensive software systems globally. Every action performed on our platform relies on the dependable delivery of identity information, including users, groups, and service principals. This makes our Identity services essential to the functionality of Databricks, demanding the highest standards for availability, scalability, and performance. As the Senior Manager of Engineering for the Identity Platform team, you will lead the development and maintenance of highly available and scalable identity management services across multiple Databricks products. Your work will enable seamless scaling and operation across diverse geographic locations and cloud environments, solidifying Databricks as the premier solution for big data processing in the cloud.

About Gigs Gigs builds a modern mobile service platform that lets tech companies add global connectivity to their products. The platform aims to make telecom as easy to integrate as payment systems, helping businesses, from fintech startups to HR platforms, offer mobile solutions without the usual telecom hurdles. The team includes around 100 people based in the US and Europe. Backed by nearly $100 million from investors such as Ribbit Capital, Google, and Y Combinator, Gigs brings together engineers, product specialists, and leaders from companies like Stripe, Airbnb, and Shopify. The focus: solve technical and regulatory problems to make connectivity seamless for customers. Gigs welcomes people who are curious, creative, and eager to help shape the future of telecom. Core Values Speed: Deliver quickly and meet ambitious goals. Each week matters. Ownership: Spot a problem? Step in and fix it. Team members are trusted to take initiative. Customer Focus: The success of customers' products is the top priority. Adaptability: Navigating complexity requires sound judgment and flexibility as the team builds new technology. First Principles Thinking: Challenge assumptions and ask why things are done a certain way. Role Overview: Senior Platform Engineer The Senior Platform Engineer will help design, build, and maintain the infrastructure and developer tools at the heart of Gigs’ connectivity and payment platform. This work enables product teams to deliver faster, improve reliability, and scale systems. The Foundation team manages the core systems every Gigs engineer depends on: CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, observability tools, deployment frameworks, and shared platform services. This role will tackle complex infrastructure projects and support the company’s ongoing technical growth.

About Nucs AINucs AI is transforming cancer care through innovative artificial intelligence and medical imaging technologies. Founded in 2024 by a diverse team of oncologists, AI experts, and healthcare pioneers, we address the urgent need for precise and timely cancer diagnostics amidst increasing scan volumes and a shortage of radiologists.Positioned at the intersection of diagnostics and treatment planning, we develop AI-driven tools that integrate medical imaging, radioligand therapy, and artificial intelligence. Starting with prostate cancer, we aim to broaden our impact across oncology, collaborating with top medical institutions and pharmaceutical partners in the US, Europe, and Australia to integrate precision oncology into everyday clinical practice.Our mission is to elevate diagnostic accuracy and broaden access to expert-level cancer care, thereby enhancing patient outcomes globally. As a venture-backed startup in its early stages, we are assembling a team that combines profound clinical expertise with engineering excellence, navigating the rigorous demands of the medical field with the agility required to tackle pressing challenges.The OpportunityIn this pivotal role, you will oversee the platform engineering domain at Nucs AI, encompassing architecture, delivery, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. You will make critical architectural decisions, grow and mentor the platform team, and ensure our clinical AI platform scales effectively across various modalities, devices, and integration partners.Working closely with the CTO, you will share responsibility for technical direction and possess authority over platform architecture, engineering practices, and delivery. This role empowers you to shape the evolution of the platform, aligning it with a dynamic product and clinical roadmap.Join a high-caliber engineering team in an early-stage environment, recognizing the unique opportunity this presents.What You’ll DoEngineering Culture & Team LeadershipCultivate and guide an engineering culture founded on clarity, trust, and technical excellence.Manage a diverse team of backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA engineers; foster career development and promote autonomy.Lead recruitment efforts: define roles, conduct structured interviews, and build a high-performing team.

ABOUT TALON.ONE:Talon.One is a cutting-edge incentives engine that seamlessly integrates loyalty, promotions, and gamification into a singular, comprehensive platform. With a robust foundation of enterprise-grade security and scalability, Talon.One enables businesses to craft personalized and profitable promotions and loyalty initiatives utilizing any data available.Currently, over 250 of the world’s most beloved brands, including Adidas, Sephora, and Carlsberg, collaborate with Talon.One to foster deeper engagement and enduring loyalty among their customers.ABOUT THE TEAM:The R&D team at Talon.One comprises a diverse group of engineers, product innovators, and designers dedicated to building and scaling the systems that power Talon.One’s platform. Each team operates with autonomy, shared accountability, and a strong sense of ownership, focusing on enhancing our ecosystem.Within R&D, the Platform Tribe is pivotal in empowering product teams to deliver value both safely and efficiently. We are committed to developing and refining shared capabilities, including our Internal Developer Platform, CI/CD workflows, cloud foundations, and operational tools. Our mission is to minimize friction, establish clear guardrails, and provide engineers with a streamlined path from concept to production.We cherish curiosity, practical problem-solving, and open collaboration. Teams gain visibility into systems from end to end, and we actively promote mentoring, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Talon.One is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to superior systems and decisions.Located in Berlin, we welcome professionals already residing here or those eager to relocate.ABOUT THE ROLE:We are in search of a Senior Platform Engineer to elevate our Internal Developer Platform and shared tooling to the next level. With a solid foundation already established, including Backstage as our IDP, we are now keen on building meaningful capabilities that provide significant value to both our business and engineering teams.This role requires a blend of technical leadership and strong product insight. As there is no dedicated product manager for the platform, you will collaborate closely with engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers to understand their challenges, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives from concept through to production. You will lead platform projects from start to finish: defining the problem, designing solutions, implementing them, and ensuring their adoption and ongoing maintenance.Additionally, you will work in close partnership with infrastructure, SRE, and product engineers, balancing long-term planning with immediate needs, and ensuring that our systems remain reliable and scalable.

At Enpal, we are more than a company; we are a transformative movement. As a prominent greentech unicorn and one of Europe’s fastest-growing energy companies, we are committed to making solar energy accessible and effortless for homeowners across the continent. Our innovative approach to solar panels, heat pumps, home energy storage systems, and EV charging stations is revolutionizing the residential energy landscape. With our mission to empower homeowners to adopt clean energy solutions, we are paving the way for a sustainable and decentralized energy future.As a leader in the residential solar energy sector, Enpal is on an expansion trajectory with a clear vision: to be the key driver of Europe’s transition to sustainable and decentralized energy generation.Job OverviewWe are seeking an Engineering Manager who excels in product-centric environments, possesses a passion for end-to-end ownership of products or components, and has the capability to lead a team in delivering impactful solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of engineers, promoting collaboration and excellence.Oversee the entire lifecycle of a product or component—from design and development to deployment and optimization.Collaborate with product and design teams to shape the technical roadmap.Drive architectural and process improvements to ensure scalability, quality, and maintainability.Desired QualificationsProven engineering manager or strong engineer with hands-on leadership experience, demonstrating full ownership of products from conception to production in product-driven organizations.A strong end-to-end ownership mindset—taking products or major components from concept to production, managing the entire lifecycle.Hands-on technical proficiency with TypeScript, Node.js, Nest.js, React/Next.js, Terraform, Azure, and MongoDB/PostgreSQL.Fluent in English.A passion for joining a mission-driven, high-growth environment that is actively shaping the energy future.Technological StackTypeScript / Node.js / Nest.js / React / Next.js / Terraform / Azure / MongoDB / PostgreSQL / Azure Cosmos DB / Azure DevOps (CI/CD)Additional HighlightsJoin Germany’s pioneering green unicorn and play an active role in the solar energy transition with us.

Join cosuno as a Platform & Security Engineer, where you'll be pivotal in ensuring the security and robustness of our platform. As part of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to work remotely or from our Berlin office, allowing for a flexible work environment. Your expertise will guide the development and implementation of security protocols, enhancing the overall integrity of our systems.

Role overview Speechify seeks a Platform Software Engineer to join the team in Berlin, Germany. Platform engineers at Speechify help shape how users interact with text by developing solutions that enhance the company’s applications. This position plays a key part in supporting the engineering team’s efforts to make reading more accessible. What you will do Collaborate with colleagues across teams to design and implement new platform features Improve performance and reliability by optimizing existing systems Work on projects that advance Speechify’s mission to make reading accessible for everyone Location This role is based in Berlin, Germany.

Zenjob connects businesses with temporary workers through a staffing platform that relies on AI-driven technology. Since launching in 2015, Zenjob has helped over 40,000 students find flexible work and has built partnerships with more than 1,000 companies in logistics, retail, and hospitality across Germany’s major cities. The company’s mission centers on making flexible work accessible and efficient by building dependable technology. Role overview The Senior Platform Engineer will join the Platform & Infrastructure team in Berlin. This role focuses on strengthening the systems and tools that support Zenjob’s engineering teams. Key areas of work include optimizing AWS infrastructure, managing Kubernetes clusters, and improving CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. The team is also responsible for observability using Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, and Incident.io, as well as exploring AI platform solutions such as n8n, LiteLLM, and Retool. Maintaining and improving the in-house CLI, developed in Go, is another important aspect of this position. What you will do Guide technical decisions and provide architectural input for platform infrastructure. Work closely with engineers across teams, including Data Platform and Platform Enablement, to deliver improvements for the broader engineering organization. Optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, manage Kubernetes, and enhance CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions. Maintain and extend observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, and Incident.io. Integrate and support AI platform solutions, including n8n, LiteLLM, and Retool. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Go-based in-house CLI used by engineering teams. Requirements Experience treating infrastructure as a product, with a strong preference for Terraform. Ability to act as a trusted resource for engineers seeking solutions to platform challenges. Comfort working collaboratively and providing technical direction. Location This role is based in Berlin.

N26 is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join the Platform Engineering team in Berlin. This role centers on maintaining and improving the reliability, performance, and scalability of core systems. Role overview Work closely with cross-functional teams to support and enhance the platform. The focus is on building solutions that keep systems stable and responsive as the company grows. What you will do Monitor and improve system reliability and uptime Collaborate with other teams to address performance and scalability challenges Contribute to solutions that strengthen the platform’s technical foundation Location This position is based in Berlin.

The Team and Your Role:As a vital member of the Engineering department, the Platform team at emnify is dedicated to enhancing our competitive advantage by optimizing the developer experience, ultimately driving increased development efficiency and productivity. You will be joining a dynamic team that values collaboration and empathy, ensuring ongoing improvements in the development environment at emnify. Our Platform team not only manages the central infrastructure utilized by all teams for observability and CI/CD but also offers consultation and hands-on support to engineering teams. In your capacity as a Platform Engineer specializing in Kafka, you will take ownership of the Kafka clusters and their supporting infrastructure while assisting with the maintenance of our managed infrastructure.For more information, explore our Emnify Technology Radar.This position is a hybrid role based in emnify’s office in Berlin.

Join neko-health as the Director of Platform Engineering, where you will spearhead the development and optimization of our cutting-edge health technology platforms. You will lead a talented team of engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions that enhance healthcare delivery. Your strategic vision will be critical in shaping our technology roadmap and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

As a Lead Data Platform Engineer at YAZIO, you will spearhead the development and optimization of our data platform, ensuring that it meets the growing needs of our users. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create efficient data pipelines, improve data architecture, and lead initiatives that enhance data accessibility and usability.

Transform the Future of TravelBecome part of the GetYourGuide mission to connect travelers with unforgettable experiences across the globe. Trusted by millions, our platform offers unique activities that redefine journeys. Are you ready to explore your potential within a vibrant community? Join us at our Berlin headquarters or one of our local offices worldwide, from New York City to Bangkok. Start your adventure at getyourguide.careers.Team PurposeThe Search Platform team at GetYourGuide empowers product and engineering units to create exceptional search and discovery experiences by providing a reliable platform that delivers accurate and timely information about our offerings through robust interfaces.Your ContributionCollaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts.Enable rapid iteration within your team through the design, launch, and analysis of A/B experiments.Continuously enhance our codebase, systems, and workflows.Create and implement scalable, efficient solutions.Guide and mentor other team members while participating in recruitment.Engage in full-stack development using a diverse technological toolkit, including Java, Spring Boot, PHP, Vue.js, TypeScript, SASS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Kubernetes.

YOUR ROLEWe are seeking a dynamic and innovative Product Manager to take ownership of the Quest Platform—a pivotal initiative that centralizes all quest-related functionalities into a unified experience, seamlessly integrating across all Xsolla products. This role encompasses developing quest features within our offerings such as the Web Shop, Xsolla Player, and Cloud Gaming. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to craft engaging quest experiences, enhance user engagement, and ensure a smooth integration process across the Xsolla ecosystem.ABOUT USXsolla is a leading global commerce company dedicated to providing comprehensive tools and services that empower developers to navigate the complexities of the video game industry. Whether they are indie creators or AAA studios, companies partner with Xsolla to fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games effectively. With a firm belief in the future of gaming, Xsolla is committed to uniting opportunities and continuously expanding resources available to creators. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, we operate as the merchant of record, having supported over 1,500 game developers in reaching wider audiences and growing their businesses around the globe. With diverse paths to profitability and innovative solutions, we enable developers to thrive in the gaming landscape.For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Your Role:Are you driven by a passion for observability and resiliency? Do you take pride in proactively identifying issues before they impact customers? If leading initiatives and orchestrating processes excites you, emnify invites you to join our team as a talented Reliability Engineer and Incident Management Operator. In this role, you will be pivotal in refining our Incident Management processes, serving as the authority on observability and resiliency, and guiding internal stakeholders on best practices.As part of our dynamic Engineering department, you will be integrated into our Platform team, which is essential in enhancing our competitive edge. Your contributions will focus on improving developer experience, enhancing development efficiency, and scaling productivity. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of three engineers, fostering empathy and a collaborative mindset to ensure continuous improvement in the development experience at emnify. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, microservices, and contemporary observability practices, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.This position comprises 35% Incident Management operations, 35% observability and monitoring efforts, and 30% platform engineering and developer support.This role is based in emnify’s Berlin office.

Join Yazio as a Senior Platform Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing our platform's performance and scalability. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers to design and implement innovative solutions, ensuring our users have the best experience possible.

Join Us in Revolutionizing Wealth BuildingAt Trade Republic, the leading savings platform in Europe, we serve over 10 million customers across 18 countries, managing more than €150B in assets. Our mission is to democratize wealth creation by providing seamless, safe, and cost-free access to financial systems.As a Senior Kafka Platform Engineer, you will be part of an innovative team that leverages cutting-edge technology to create a brighter financial future for millions. You will have the chance to advance your career while collaborating with exceptional talents in a dynamic environment.About Platform EngineeringOur Platform Engineering team is the cornerstone of Trade Republic's engineering success. We are committed to developing scalable platforms that enable internal engineers to work efficiently and independently. With a team of approximately 50 professionals, our focus is on enhancing engineering velocity through self-service platforms and advanced tooling that empowers over 400 engineers to deliver with confidence.Your ResponsibilitiesAs Kafka becomes the central nervous system of Trade Republic, your role will involve transforming our Kafka infrastructure to reduce manual tasks and operational complexities. You will help create a more efficient environment by treating Kafka clusters as interchangeable resources, supported by a Temporal-backed control plane and Backstage-integrated self-service functionalities.Run Kafka at Scale: Ensure the reliability and uptime of our Kafka fleet through high-availability designs, resilient engineering practices, and zero-downtime maintenance.Build the Streaming Platform: Design and implement control plane solutions that facilitate automation and streamline operations across our multi-cluster platform.