Engineering Manager, Product Engineering
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Requirements
- 8+ years of backend/product engineering experience, with a track record of owning large, complex systems end-to-end — at principal engineer level or equivalent
- Some engineering management experience (1–3 years) — you've done 1:1s, performance conversations, and hiring. Ideally at a similar stage company
- Strong hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, Claude), you experimented a lot and know what works, what doesn’t
- OOP fundamentals. Some experience with Java Spring Boot, Hibernate, or equivalent
- Experience building or integrating AI/ML features in production. Practical experience working with LLMs and RAG-based systems
- Experience leading system design on significant projects, not just contributing to them
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. You're the person people pull in when something is broken and nobody knows why
- Relational database design and SQL optimisation
- Experience designing technical interviews and evaluating senior engineering candidates
- Strong written and in-person communication; comfortable working in a remote, in-sync-first culture
- Startup experience. You know what building at this stage feels like
- Able to work in European timezone (CET/CEST). EMEA-based, ideally Germany
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,402 monthly, which is €16,824 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €76,002 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Munich
About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
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