Engineering Manager - Software Logistics DevEx

About the opportunity

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join the Developer Experience (Dev Ex) segment.

In Dev Ex, our mission is to enable product engineers to move fast and safely
. This role sits at the core of how software is built, tested, released, and operated at N26, with a strong focus on CI/CD, developer productivity, and delivery reliability
.

You will lead a team responsible for evolving the internal software delivery platform
, reducing friction in engineering workflows, and ensuring that CI/CD capabilities scale with the growth and complexity of the organization.

As an Engineering Manager in the Dev Ex area, you will:

• Lead and grow a Dev Ex engineering team focused on CI/CD, build & release pipelines, and delivery tooling
• Coach, develop, and support engineers, fostering strong ownership and high engineering standards
• Drive improvements to the end-to-end developer journey
  , from code commit to production
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Tech Leads, and Principal Engineers to define and execute the Dev Ex and CI/CD strategy
• Own and drive OKRs around developer productivity, delivery speed, reliability, and platform adoption
• Continuously improve CI/CD workflows
  , with an emphasis on automation, standardisation, self-service, and fast feedback loops
• Use engineering metrics (e.g. DORA, lead time, change failure rate) to identify bottlenecks and guide prioritisation
• Work closely with other teams to unblock dependencies and ensure coherent developer tooling
• Ensure that security, compliance, and quality controls are embedded into CI/CD pipelines by default

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams

• Strong experience with CI/CD platforms and delivery automation

• Solid understanding of modern software delivery practices and engineering excellence

• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in complex, distributed systems

• Ability to operate effectively in a high-autonomy, high-impact environment

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

• Developer Experience first mindset — you optimise for flow, not just output

• Systems thinker, able to reason about scale, trade-offs, and long-term sustainability

• Strong bias for action and continuous improvement

• Comfortable challenging existing approaches when they no longer scale

• Open, direct, and constructive communicator

• Think globally, act locally

• Experience in Fin Tech or other regulated environments

• Experience working with internal developer platforms or self-service tooling

• Familiarity with DORA metrics, flow metrics, or productivity measurement frameworks

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.

We ve eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.

We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

Equal Opportunities:

We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential.

We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We re committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there s anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to

Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.