Director of Engineering

Passively Looking

CTO / Director of Engineering Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Summary

As a software engineering leader, I'm passionate about driving high-quality solutions to challenging business problems. I lead by example, always striving to improve the efficiency, creativity, and impact of my teams.

For me, software development is all about collaboration. Not just about delivering functional code, its about building well-designed, resilient systems that stand the test of time. I've found that investing in thoughtful design upfront leads to significant long-term benefits in stability and maintainability, which is key to sustainable success.

What I value most is creating an environment where talented individuals feel empowered, supported, and inspired to take ownership of their work. I believe that when teams have autonomy, trust, and the right guidance, they consistently deliver exceptional results. My goal is to build teams that are not only technically strong but also deeply motivated to make an impact.

Expectations

In my next role, I'm looking for the opportunity to continue leading high-performing engineering teams and driving meaningful impact. I thrive in environments where I can take ownership of complex and challenging projects especially those that have a direct impact on business outcomes. I\m particularly excited about working with innovative technologies and modern architectures, whether its local-first, event sourcing, CQRS, or distributed systems that push the boundaries of scalability and performance.

Leadership is at the core of my approach, and I'm passionate about fostering an environment where teams feel empowered and autonomous. I believe the best work happens when individuals are trusted to make decisions, given room to grow, and have the right guidance and support. In a new role, I'm seeking an opportunity where I can continue to mentor and lead, helping shape the direction of both the team and the product.

I also value technical growth and mastery. I'm eager to work with modern programming languages like TypeScript, Golang and Rust, and be involved in building solutions that can scale globally, whether that's in the SaaS space, fintech, or another high-growth industry. I'm drawn to companies that value innovation and are unafraid to tackle ambitious projects with cutting-edge technology.

Ultimately, I'm looking for a company with a collaborative and empowering culture one that promotes continuous learning, fosters creativity, and values the contributions of every team member. I want to be part of a team that's not just building great products, but also creating an environment where people can thrive and grow.