Engineering Manager (m/f/x)

Engineering Manager

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that solve real-world problems. You'll be responsible for leading and growing a high-performing team focused on our predictive maintenance system for railway switches, ensuring the team delivers on the product roadmap, maintaining the technical integrity of our solution, and fostering innovative ideas. The role enables you to demonstrate your leadership skills while also providing space for individual contributions to our technical designs and codebase. You will work alongside a team of experts who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and driving innovation forward. If you're a go-getter who's not afraid to think outside the box, we want to hear from you. You'll be a key driver of our culture, helping to ensure that our values are embedded in everything we do.

Team Leadership

• Effectively lead your cross-functional team, fostering growth and development
• Keep the team informed through regular company and leadership updates
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to provide coaching and support individual career development
• Manage performance reviews and pay adjustments according to the company framework
• Prioritise team health, building a strong and collaborative team environment

Technical Delivery

• Own the domain's technical design and architecture, collaborating with key stakeholders for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Product Managers on delivering the product roadmap, translating product vision into actionable plans for your team
• Craft and maintain the domain's technical roadmap, outlining the strategic direction for future development, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders
• Foster a culture of high-performance, implementing efficient team working practices
• Contribute directly to technical delivery, demonstrating your expertise and leading by example on software engineering and data science tasks

Financial Management

• Own the annual team budget, managing both staff and operational expenses
• Control and optimise costs across pre-production and production environments

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have:

• Computer Science or other STEM background, with a minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (3+ years as a lead), ideally with experience in:
• Python, Java, React, Terraform
• Cloud services (e.g. AWS Lambdas, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Databricks)
• Building scalable architectures (IoT devices and data management is a bonus)
• Exposure to Data Science and Machine Learning is advantageous
• Proven track record of leading and motivating high-performing engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical vision into actionable plans and deliver results
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management
• Experience fostering a positive and healthy team environment

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary
• Equity (all permanent KONUX employees have equity!)
• Dedicated Learning & Development budget of 3.600€ p.a.
• Comprehensive relocation support if this opportunity at KONUX requires you to move
• Hybrid working model: Meet your colleagues in the office minimum 2 days per week
• Modern workspace with cool rooftop with mountain view
• Flexible working conditions, home office equipment and free choice between a Windows or Apple laptop
• Health benefits supporting your physical and mental well-being, e.g wellpass/gym membership and mental health app license
• Fruits, snacks and beverages for energy and our very own Oma cooking in office every Thursday
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Corporate Benefits and Future Bens
• 27 vacation days (+1 day on every work anniversary for 3 years)
• Volunteering activities (2 additional days off)
• Company and team events
• We are a pet-friendly company, so your four-legged friend can join you in office!

Equal Opportunity

At KONUX, we believe that a diverse team achieves better results faster. So here's the deal: You bring in your very own perspective. We promise to judge your qualifications and performance, not your age, sex, religion, skin color, gender identity, family status or disability.