As the VP Engineering, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision, delivery, and operational excellence of Moonfare's core platform. Reporting directly to the CEO, your key responsibilities will include:

• Defining and evolving Moonfare's engineering strategy in alignment with business goals and product vision.
• Leading the re-platforming of Moonfare's core platform, collaborating with Security and Infrastructure leadership for timely, secure, and scalable execution.
• Scaling a diverse and distributed engineering team, ensuring strong performance, alignment, and career development.
• Championing a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration across engineering, product, and design.
• Establishing and continuously improving engineering processes, tooling, and architecture for high-quality product delivery.
• Partnering with Product, Design, and Operations to align on roadmap priorities and ensure high-impact execution.
• Setting and monitoring key engineering KPIs and targets related to delivery velocity, quality, uptime, and team engagement.
• Serving as a key technical advisor across the business and representing engineering in strategic discussions with executive stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Experience in high-growth, product-led technology companies.
• Proven track record of leading complex re-platforming or large-scale architectural transformation projects.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), security, and DevOps best practices.
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing engineering teams and systems.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working closely with product, design, and commercial teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with strategic thinking and long-term planning.
• Passion for building impactful technology and mentoring future leaders.
• Experience managing managers and aligning teams across multiple locations.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment (4 days per week in-office in Berlin or London).

Company Values

• Client-Centric Focus: Clients come first, followed by Moonfare and then ourselves. Creating value for clients is essential.
• Commitment to Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards, take responsibility for our failures, and celebrate our successes.
• Win Together: We are mission-focused and act like owners, committed to collective achievements.
• Growth and Merit: We hire, retain, and develop exceptional people, investing in their empowerment and success.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We recognize the importance of diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply!