Engineering Manager
Estimated salary
€5,342 – €7,845per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Superchat is rebuilding how businesses communicate with customers through messaging and AI. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead one or more squads, partnering directly with the CTO to develop engineers, deliver reliable software, and shape team processes as the company scales. You will manage engineers, participate in architecture discussions, drive hiring, and ensure high execution quality across squads. The role requires strong people management experience, technical credibility, and a commitment to in-person collaboration in Berlin.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of people management experience in software engineering, ideally in B2B SaaS environments
- Track record of leading squads of 5-10 engineers through full product and delivery cycles
- Strong technical background as a backend or full-stack engineer (former Senior Engineer or equivalent)
- Comfortable reading code and engaging on server-side architecture and trade-offs
- Experience hiring engineers and successfully closing high-quality candidates
- Comfortable with difficult conversations
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Choose between an Urban Sports Club/John Reed membership or a public transport/Dance subscription
Regular company and team events
Annual personal development budget of €500 for conferences, courses, books, career coaching, and more
Inclusive and exciting startup culture that enables fast professional and personal growth
Beautiful office in the heart of Berlin (Prenzlauer Allee 242) with free snacks, drinks, and top-notch equipment
Relocation support for moving to Berlin
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€79,116/year
€6,593/month
Total Deductions
€31,455
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,971/mo
€47,661/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€15,293
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,357
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,028
🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€3,971
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€2,074 (52%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,074 monthly, which is €24,888 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. 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 €79,122 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.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
ℹ️
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
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Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Berlin-based all-in-one customer-messaging platform for SMBs unifying WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Google Business Chat, Telegram, email, and SMS into one inbox with marketing automation. Continues hiring in 2026 and adding AI-driven response features.
Relocation support provided
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