Intro Are you excited about leading a team behind the core of our customer-facing product? Are you an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives at the intersection of leadership, technology, and business? Are you ready to shape the next phase of DataGuard? Then this role is for you. Company We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 250 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. Responsibilities Foster and maintain a culture of ownership, commitment and high Engineering performance Enable engineering excellence (automation, testing, documentation). Assure effective distribution of responsibilities Lead complex projects with long-term strategic value, on-time & with quality Work with your engineers to solve the highest impact, critical technical challenges, and manage priorities proactively. Educate across all engineering teams Provide feedback, manage performance, and onboard new joiners Oversee budget and team operations, balance product and engineering needs Communicate progress and strategic updates, and provide high-level guidance to the leadership team Benefits The proper tools and capacities to build up and lead an ambitious international team with diverse skillsets Enjoy the freedom and trust to bring in and execute your ideas with a quick pace, autonomy, and the ability to make impactful decisions. Gain strategic insights into management topics with the opportunity to actively contribute, working closely alongside leadership and executive peers. Rapid development opportunities, attractive performance bonuses, and the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and business expertise Step into a stable, forward-looking role within a dynamic scale-up poised to shape the fast-growing Security & Compliance industry Profile At least 5 years experience as software engineer At least 3 years experience as technical leader Strong foundation of software architecture and data modelling Deep understanding of server-side technologies and distributed systems Good understanding and experience with building AI capabilities and managing DevOps/ Infrastructure teams. We are primarily focused on JavaScript/React/Vue.js for the frontend and Java for the backend. Experience with any of these or similar technologies is helpful: Kubernetes, Docker, Redis, Git, and Continuous Integration (GitLab CI). Desire to work at a startup with a fast-paced environment and experience with Agile methodologies Fluency in English Language (German is plus) University degree in Computer Science or similar educational background is a plus LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS: No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or individual requirements, at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills, and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you LI-DNI