NetBird
Engineering Manager
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Berlin/Remote
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Berlin/Remote
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $165k–$255k a year, a typical range taken from 594 mid-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Berlin/Remote, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Berlin/Remote, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
🏢 Who we are
A team from Germany with the vision to make advanced network security accessible for everyone
We are a software company developing an open source zero-trust network security platform that is both easy to use and affordable for teams of all sizes and budgets. Our mission is grounded in a simple yet powerful belief: secure private networking is a fundamental right of every modern company.
Since our launch on GitHub in 2021, we have gained trust among thousands of companies seeking secure and seamless solutions for connecting remote employees and infrastructure. By replacing traditional centralized VPNs, NetBird has become a trusted choice for modern network security, connecting today hundreds of thousands of users and machines worldwide. Our open source, community-driven approach has been a key driver of our success. We listen to our users, and their input helps us make network security better for everyone.
Want to see what we're working on? Check out our GitHub repo at https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird or https://netbird.io/knowledge-hub|
✏️ What you will do
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers building core components of NetBird's global networking platform. You'll be responsible for delivering impactful outcomes while creating an environment where engineers can do their best work. This role blends execution, people leadership, and technical guidance.
Lead and grow a team of engineers, supporting their development through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.
Own team delivery by translating product and technical goals into execution plans and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Partner closely with the CTO and engineering to define priorities and align on roadmap and scope.
Foster a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the reliability and performance of your team's systems, driving best practices in testing, observability, and incident response.
Provide technical guidance and context, enabling the team to make sound architectural and implementation decisions.
🔎 What we are looking for
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys leading by example, and is passionate about building scalable and reliable systems.
Must-Haves
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with recent experience in a senior or leadership role
Proven experience managing and growing engineers, including coaching, feedback, and performance management in a fast-paced environment
Strong project ownership: experience planning, prioritizing, and delivering projects in a fast-moving environment
Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
Ability to make pragmatic technical decisions and drive them to completion
Hands-on experience with system design, performance, and reliability
Strong sense of ownership - you take responsibility from idea to production and beyond
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Requirements
- ·Comfortable staying hands-on while leading others
- ·Experience hiring and building engineering teams in a scaling environment
- ·Experience working with Go or similar backend languages
- ·Experience working on networking products, VPNs, or peer-to-peer systems
- ·Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, routing, NAT, DNS)
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at NetBird, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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