Senior Engineering Manager (m/f/d) at Affinitiv

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven track record of leading engineering organizations in global, high-growth environments while driving on-time delivery of high-quality systems at scale
  • Strong leadership skills: coaching, mentoring, developing leaders, and fostering high-performing, inclusive teams
  • Skilled at balancing strategic vision with practical execution, aligning engineering teams with business outcomes
  • Deep backend expertise in Rust (required), with strong knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js; Dart experience is preferred; familiarity with C#, Go, or similar is a plus
  • Experience with React/Next.js and/or Flutter, demonstrating solid understanding of modern web and/or mobile development practices
  • Proven success in designing, deploying, and scaling microservices in cloud environments, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Advocate for privacy, security, cryptography, and resilient system design; experience with asynchronous cryptography and identity/authentication domains is a strong plus
  • Skilled at balancing technical leadership and people leadership, growing teams while staying hands-on

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple engineering teams, providing vision, direction, and coaching to managers, staff engineers, and senior ICs
  • Drive engineering execution and on-time delivery of secure, performant, and customer-centric systems
  • Oversee and contribute to the design and development of high-scale, high-performance distributed production systems
  • Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to define and execute the technology roadmap
  • Establish and evolve engineering best practices, delivery processes, and quality standards to scale effectively
  • Mentor and develop engineering leaders, fostering career growth, leadership depth, and technical excellence
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies, bringing innovative approaches to improve scalability, architecture, and developer experience
  • Champion privacy by design, security-first principles, and high-quality engineering across backend and frontend systems

Skills

Rust
TypeScript
Microservices
Cloud
Full Stack
Backend Engineering
Frontend
Platform Infrastructure

Affinitiv

Data-driven solutions for automotive customer engagement

About Affinitiv

Affinitiv offers integrated, data-driven solutions for the automotive industry, focusing on enhancing the customer lifecycle from initial engagement to long-term loyalty. They work closely with clients like OEMs, dealerships, and service centers to create personalized strategies that improve customer engagement and retention. Their tools help automotive businesses maximize sales conversions and track marketing metrics, generating revenue through subscription fees and consulting services. The goal is to enable clients to stay connected with customers and drive growth through improved experiences.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Work from Here - Our work from here policy allows for remote working and gives team members a choice to collaborate in person as leaders can hold meetings on campus.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Health benefits at Affinitiv begin your first day of employment. There is no waiting period. Optional insurance for your furry family members available.
Generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, 8 hours of VTO - Affinitiv offers annual PTO, plus 9 paid holidays, and 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Professional Development - We believe in growing our organization through our people. Highlights of our growing professional development program include a leadership development training series open to all employees and a true feedback culture.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Company matching HSA plan as well as flexible spending on dependent care. For selected plans Affinitiv provides an annual HSA match of $500 for individuals and $1000 for family plans.
401(k) - Work hard, play hard, plan hard. Affinitiv matches 50% up to 6%. There is no waiting period to get started.

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Dealer-Pay and Dealertrack in payment solutions.
New executive appointments may disrupt existing client relationships or internal processes.
Adapting marketing strategies for emerging EV demographics may pose challenges.

Differentiation

Affinitiv offers end-to-end solutions for the entire automotive customer lifecycle.
The company provides data-driven, integrated solutions tailored specifically for the automotive industry.
Affinitiv's Tech Video enhances transparency in service interactions with high-definition video technology.

Upsides

Appointment of Andy Byrne as CRO signals strategic focus on revenue growth.
Recognition with 2023 AWA 'Rising Star' Award highlights innovation in video technology.
Growing EV market offers opportunities for targeted marketing strategies.

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