Director Engineering - Investment & Pension Domain (m/f/d)
Estimated salary
β¬5,342 β β¬7,845per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Raisin, a Berlin-based fintech savings and investment platform, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead its Investment and Pension (IPP) engineering organization of 25+ engineers, both strategically and operationally. The role covers delivery quality and speed, domain ownership of the IPP platform and system landscape, technical strategy, team culture and development, and process and compliance, working in a domain-driven organization alongside a Product partner. The director is accountable for team commitments, resolving impediments, shaping technical strategy, mentoring and hiring top engineering talent, and driving KPI-based reporting and technical debt reduction across the IPP domain.
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of leadership experience across projects and teams, with a natural aptitude for growing high-performing teams
- At least 4 years of experience in FinTech
- Strong business mindset
- Strong AWS knowledge, Java, SQL, Kafka or other messaging solutions
- Pragmatic, able to balance taking and delegating the lead in challenging situations
- Strong strategic and excellent operational leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Solid data engineering/analytics background and hands-on mentality
- Experienced with OKR and KPI-based target agreements
- Familiar with architecturally-heavy systems, including designing, implementing, and evolving system constraints
- Fluent English
Languages
English
C2 Β· FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Employee Development Budget of β¬2,000 and four full training days per year
Flexible working hours, home office, and 30 vacation days
Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge) supported at 20%
Urban Sports Club subsidy of more than β¬20 per month
Deutschlandticket subsidy of β¬25 per month
JobRad bike leasing with tax savings and covered insurance
Snacks, daily fresh fruit, and drinks provided at the office
Possible relocation support for candidates moving from another country or city
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬79,116/year
β¬6,593/month
Total Deductions
β¬31,538
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬3,964/mo
β¬47,578/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬15,376
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬7,357
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬1,028
π Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1231
Groceries
β¬280
Transport
β¬75
Utilities
β¬220
Internet
β¬40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬13
Gym/Month
β¬45
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬4
Cinema
β¬12
Monthly Net Salary:β¬3,964
Comfortable Living:β¬1,897
Monthly Savings:β¬2,067 (52%)
π°
Strong savings potential: You could save β¬2,067 monthly, which is β¬24,804 per year.
π‘ 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 β¬79,122 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬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
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬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
π Life in Berlin
π₯
Population
3.6M
β
Quality of Life
8.0
π¬π§
English Friendly
9.0
π»
Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
10.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
9.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
6.0
π³
Green Spaces
7.0
π
Car Free
8.0
βΉοΈ
About Berlin
- β’Creative and tech hub
- β’Diverse neighborhoods
- β’Excellent public transport
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters
- β’Mild summers
- β’Four distinct seasons
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 10Β°C
βοΈ1625 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Generally safe
- β’Higher petty crime than Munich
- β’Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’Good hospital network
- β’CharitΓ© is world-renowned
- β’Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
π
Culture
- β’World-class museums
- β’Vibrant art scene
- β’Rich history
π
Nightlife
- β’Famous club scene
- β’Diverse nightlife
- β’24/7 culture
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Many parks
- β’Lakes
- β’Tiergarten
- β’Active outdoor scene
π°
Cost of Living
- β’More affordable than Munich
- β’Prices rising rapidly
- β’Still cheaper than many European capitals
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1231
β‘ Utilities:β¬220
π Groceries:β¬280
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬16
Raisin (WeltSparen) is a fintech platform enabling customers to access savings and investment products from banks across Europe. Brokers β¬60B+ in savings deposits.
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