Vollständige StellenbeschreibungWhy this role matter

JOIN helps thousands of businesses find the right people – faster, fairer, and with less friction. Our platform handles millions of candidate interactions, and our clients praise JOIN’s attention to detail and unmatched user experience.

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to join our office in Berlin. You’ll step into a mature, integrated team and help it grow even stronger: guiding engineers, improving delivery, strengthening our technical foundations, and creating the conditions for teams to ship high-quality features that tens of thousands of users rely on every day.

Tasks

What you’ll be doing

Your leadership will directly impact how our teams deliver software that powers hiring for thousands of companies. Here’s what that looks like:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers in developing and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Guide cross-functional and distributed teams to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Foster a culture of mentoring, innovation, and skill development across your team.
• Set and articulate clear objectives that align with broader organizational goals.
• Support your team through One-on-Ones, ensuring alignment, performance, and personal growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and collaboration.
• Actively participate in interviewing and hiring engineers from diverse backgrounds.
• Share your knowledge, grow expertise in our product, and develop yourself alongside your team.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll join a diverse and growing engineering organization, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Platform, and Design. As part of JOIN’s leadership group, you’ll play a key role in shaping the culture of our Berlin hub while staying connected with colleagues across Europe.

Requirements

What we’re looking for

We don’t believe in checklists – but if most of these apply, we’d love to talk:

Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering.

Proven track record in leading and managing engineering teams.

Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.

Basic knowledge in one or more of the following: Node.js, React.js, SQL, Kubernetes, GraphQL, Docker, gRPC, Pub/Sub.

Familiarity with SaaS platforms and cloud technologies.

Experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing technical talent.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Our Values

️ People First – We put humans at the heart of hiring.

Own It – We take initiative and solve problems independently.

Work Smarter – Efficiency beats effort.

Be Bold – Challenge the status quo and push boundaries.

At JOIN, we thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, and we’re looking for people who do too. That means:

• We follow a hybrid model (3 days office, 2 remote) to promote collaboration.
• We adapt quickly and embrace change.
• We continuously challenge ourselves and each other to improve.

This role might not be ideal if: