About the Role

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering

Your Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Manage, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Empower Growth: Provide resources, training, and mentorship to enhance engineers’ skills, ensuring they stay ahead of industry best practices.
• Set Clear Goals & Track Progress: Establish team objectives, conduct quarterly assessments, and provide actionable feedback to drive professional development.
• Ensure High-Quality Standards: Implement best practices and training programs to uphold product excellence and engineering quality.
• Remove Roadblocks: Identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder the team’s progress, enabling engineers to focus on impactful work.
• Optimize Structure & Processes: Design scalable team structures and workflows that support efficiency, agility, and long-term growth.
• Bridge Communication Gaps: Facilitate seamless collaboration between engineering disciplines to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Work alongside the Product Owner and Tech Lead to define and execute long-term initiatives that enhance team performance and innovation.
• Manage HR & Talent Strategy: Oversee recruitment, compensation, career development, and long-term vacation planning to support a thriving, motivated team.

Growth Potential

At Cognigy, we are committed to your professional growth. This role offers significant opportunities for career development, including access to ongoing training and involvement in high-impact projects allowing you to showcase and advance your unique skills and experience.

Requirements

About You:

• Proven Leadership Experience: Strong track record of leading and managing engineering teams, driving both technical excellence and team growth.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to articulate technical and non-technical concepts clearly, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong Conflict Resolution & Feedback Culture: Handle challenges with diplomacy, foster open discussions, and create a culture where feedback is valued and constructive.
• Results-Driven & Pragmatic: Focus on achieving impactful outcomes, balancing high standards with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments: Excel in dynamic settings, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining clarity and focus.
• Empathetic & People-Centric: Genuinely care about your team’s well-being, fostering trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
• Supportive & Team-Oriented: Build a culture of trust, ensuring engineers feel empowered, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
• Personable & Approachable: Enjoy engaging with people, building strong relationships, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.

Benefits

Life at Cognigy - What We Offer You:

• Attractive and performance-oriented salary.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 25 days paid leave, plus 5 floating days, plus public holidays.
• Unique opportunity to help build and shape the company, with little hierarchy.
• Flexible working options.
• Colleague recognition, reward, and celebration events.
• Global Employee Assistance Program.
• ClassPass membership for access to a variety of fitness and wellness experiences.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including Udemy.
• One paid ‘Giving Back Day' each year for volunteering for a charity or community activity of your choice.
• Subscription to the Calm app for you plus five friends/family members, providing access to guided meditation, sleep stories, music, masterclasses, and more.