Engineering Manager (Berlin, hybrid)

Our hybrid working culture includes three office days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) at our Berlin headquarters. Looking ahead, we’re also growing London as our second location.A Little About UsRedefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrowRapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launchDiverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countriesTruly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working cultureStrong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and FigmaLearn more: www.kittl.com/careerYour role at KittlAs Engineering Manager, you’ll guide a talented group of engineers and help drive the evolution of Kittl’s product.In this role, you’ll combine strong engineering expertise and proven leadership skills to shape technical direction, support your team’s growth, and collaborate closely with design, engineering and product leadership to deliver an exceptional creative experience.While the primary focus of your role will be people management, we encourage EMs to stay close to code through reviews, pairing, and individual contributions as necessary to ensure your team's success.What You’ll DoLead & mentor: Support the growth of a team of 3-6 engineers, providing guidance and feedbackDrive efficiency & quality: Keep development smooth, scalable, and aligned with company goalsPlan & prioritize: Manage priorities, roadmaps, and resources together with Product and Design leadsShape architecture: Ensure reliability, scalability, and code qualityHire & expand: Contribute to recruiting and building a strong engineering teamWhat You’ll NeedExperience: 6+ years in engineering, with at least 1 year of people managementTechnical depth: Strong software engineering background, able to guide architectural directionEngineering excellence: Track record of delivering high-quality, scalable softwareProduct mindset: Strong product thinking to guide decisions and deliver meaningful user valueCollaboration skills: You thrive in close collaboration with design leadership and product strategy, turning vision into impactful executionOwnership & drive: A self-starter who enjoys experimentation and challenging the status quoOur core tech stackTypeScript, python, node.js, react, next.js, postgres, pulumi, k8sWe are looking for someoneExceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quoWho takes extreme ownership & gets things doneWho goes above and beyond in their roleInterview processRecruiter interview (45 min)CTO interview (60 min)Director of Engineering interview (60 min)Product Manager interview (45 min)Stakeholder interviews (30 min + 20 min, back-to-back)Bar-raiser interview with CEO & Chief of Staff (45 min)BenefitsMaximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impactHackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thingKittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have funFlexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your styleRemote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hoursLearning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growthMobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticketHealth and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discountVacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year🌈 At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member's unique background, identity, and experience. We're all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!