Head of Engineering (m/f/d)
Core
First Head of Engineering responsible for technical leadership, scaling a team of 5 to 10, and turning product vision into shipped reality for a vehicle buying/reselling startup.
Role type
Senior IC engineering leader (Head of Engineering)
Builds
Scalable backend systems and delivery processes for a vehicle marketplace/reselling platform
Domain
Automotive / Mobility / Startup
Required skills
Backend architecture, DevOps, team scaling, AI-native development, structured execution, business-minded engineering, startup/growth-stage experience
Preferred skills
Full-stack development, founder background, native German, automotive industry experience, past exit
Technologies
AI tools, Apple/Windows environments
Responsibilities
Guide architecture decisions and scalability, design team structure and hiring processes, ensure fast and high-quality delivery, attract and retain top engineering talent, align technical trade-offs with business growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC