Talon.One

Director of Engineering

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6 days ago
Estimated salary
€5,342 – €7,845per month

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Description

A Director of Engineering role at Talon.One, a promotion and loyalty SaaS company, responsible for the engineering health of its Product Engineering organisation of around 13 cross-functional squads in Berlin. The director manages and coaches up to six Senior Engineering Managers and Engineering Architects, oversees team productivity, drives engineering innovation and sets year-long goals with Product Leadership. The technology spans Go, Kubernetes on Google Cloud, PostgreSQL and a TypeScript/React web application. It suits an experienced engineering leader with a background managing managers in SaaS.

Requirements

  • Strong experience managing managers and coordinating multiple teams toward business goals
  • Several years of hands-on work as an engineer
  • Several years of hands-on work in the SaaS industry
  • History of re-working organisational setups with successful change management
  • Ability to translate the big picture into achievable engineering goals

Languages

English
C2 Β· Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

1,000 EUR annual learning budget, full LinkedIn Learning access and free German language courses
30 days of annual leave plus extra paid days for your birthday and moving day
Home-office setup budget and a monthly home-office allowance
Freedom to work from abroad for up to 90 days worldwide
Mental-health support with nilo.health and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership
20% company subsidy on pension contributions
Subsidised BVG public-transport ticket and a dog-friendly Berlin office
Bike leasing through BusinessBike

πŸ’° Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€79,116/year
€6,593/month
Total Deductions
€31,538
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,964/mo
€47,578/year

Deduction Breakdown

πŸ›οΈ Income Tax€15,376
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,357
πŸ₯ Health Insurance€6,103
🫢 Care Insurance€1,674
πŸ“‹ 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:€3,964
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€2,067 (52%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,067 monthly, which is €24,804 per year.

πŸ’‘ 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
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πŸ“ Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • β€’Creative and tech hub
  • β€’Diverse neighborhoods
  • β€’Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • β€’Continental climate
  • β€’Cold winters
  • β€’Mild summers
  • β€’Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0Β°Cβ˜€οΈJul: 19Β°CπŸ“…Avg: 10Β°C
β˜€οΈ1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • β€’Generally safe
  • β€’Higher petty crime than Munich
  • β€’Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • β€’Good hospital network
  • β€’CharitΓ© is world-renowned
  • β€’Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • β€’World-class museums
  • β€’Vibrant art scene
  • β€’Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • β€’Famous club scene
  • β€’Diverse nightlife
  • β€’24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • β€’Many parks
  • β€’Lakes
  • β€’Tiergarten
  • β€’Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • β€’More affordable than Munich
  • β€’Prices rising rapidly
  • β€’Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚑ Utilities:€220
πŸ›’ Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Berlin-based 'incentives engine' SaaS unifying promotions, loyalty, referrals, and gamification on one rules-based, API-first platform. Powers loyalty programs for global enterprise retailers and travel brands; 2025 raised the largest round in its segment to invest in AI-powered predictive incentives.

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€2kthis job posts €5k – €8k€20k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate β€” 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.