(Senior) Engineering Manager (gn)

You will take on the technical and disciplinary leadership of a cross-functional Engineering Team and be responsible for successful delivery aligned with our product goals. In doing so, you will combine excellent engineering craft with modern product development—and actively drive the future of digital learning. You create the framework within which people, processes, and technology perform sustainably.

📍 100% remote (EMEA) | ⏳ 40 hours/week

What sets us apart:

sofatutor is a digital learning platform that supports over one million students, their parents, and teachers in learning and teaching with engaging videos, interactive exercises, educational games, and helpful learning materials. Our goal is to make learning simple, effective, and accessible to everyone. We are driven by the ambition to go beyond the status quo - constantly evolving, both for our users and for ourselves. We learn from one another, actively give and receive feedback, and grow together as a team. Our strong belief in the power of digital education to create real impact is a key source of motivation for us. We thrive in a dynamic environment: we think flexibly, act in a solution-oriented way, and are open to using modern tools like artificial intelligence.

Your Tasks:

Leadership & Team-Performance

• You are responsible for the structure, leadership, and further development of the Engineers in the team, with a clear focus on outcomes, quality, and sustainable delivery.

• You coach Engineers (technically & personally), set up growth plans, and establish effective feedback and performance routines.

• You strengthen a collaborative, motivating team culture with ownership, psychological safety, and a high-quality orientation.

Product & Delivery

• You work closely with Product, Design, Content, and Technical Leaders on roadmap, prioritization, and implementation—and translate goals into realistic plans.

• You continuously refine workflows, agile rituals, and quality standards (e.g., DoR/DoD, release processes, incident learnings).

• You ensure that technical decisions, dependencies, and risks are transparent—and actively steer towards solutions.

Hiring & Scaling

• You have experience in hiring, designing onboarding processes, and the professional development of Software Engineers.

• You build structures that enable scaling (e.g., role/leveling clarity, clear responsibilities, knowledge management).

AI & Innovation

• You identify meaningful use cases for AI in engineering (e.g., assistance functions, automation, developer productivity) and empower your team to implement them responsibly.

• Several years of experience as an Engineering Manager or (Staff) Team Lead in agile software teams—including people leadership.

• Demonstrable experience in hiring, onboarding, and developing Engineers (coaching, feedback, growth frameworks).

• Practical experience in larger web development projects, ideally with Ruby on Rails.

• Solid programming skills (preferably in Ruby and/or JavaScript)—enough to competently lead architecture and code quality discussions.

• Very good understanding of software development processes, testing, deployment, and modern delivery culture.

• You are passionate about AI development and want to advance your team with pragmatic, value-adding use cases.

What we offer:

At sofatutor, you’ll be a valued team member from day one. We trust in your expertise, encourage independent work, and are always here to support you. Transparency, feedback, and personal growth are at the heart of how we work – just like creating a work environment that fits your life. We offer you a range of benefits from which you can choose the right offer for you:

• 🕒 Flexible Work: Enjoy flexible working hours and our remote-first model (including the option to work from EU countries up to 180 days per year), so you can organize your life in a way that suits you best.

• 💻 Remote Work Support: To help you set up your ideal remote workspace, we offer up to €100 every two years for home office equipment. Basic technical equipment such as a laptop, headset, monitor etc. will of course be provided by us.

• 🌍 Mobility & Independence: We support your mobility with public transport subsidies or a Swapfiets bike – in Berlin or another city.

• 🎉 Team Spirit & Events: Community matters to us! Join regular team events, both online and in person at our Berlin office.

• 💚 Volunteering & Extra Time Off: Get two additional paid days off per year for your voluntary work - plus paid time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

• 💪🏻 Fitness & Mental Wellbeing: Stay active with a membership for Urban Sports Club or a local gym. For your mental health, you get free access to the Bloom platform.

• 💸 Attractive Discounts: Enjoy discounts through FutureBens and Corporate Benefits, plus exclusive offers for friends and family on our learning platform.

• 💳 Flexible Perks: With the givve benefits credit card, you receive tax-free perks that you can spend flexibly in your region.

At sofatutor, we are committed to continuously developing an inclusive work environment that supports your growth - regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, education, or ethnicity. We’d love for you to join us in shaping this together!