About the opportunity
We are looking for an
Engineering Manager to join the Developer Experience (DevEx) segment.
In DevEx, 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.
What you'll do
As an Engineering Manager in the
DevEx
area, you will:
Lead and grow a DevEx 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 DevEx 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
What you need to be successful
Background
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years of experience leading engineering teams
Skills & Experience
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
Traits & Mindset
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
Nice to have
Experience in FinTech or other regulated environments
Experience working with
internal developer platforms
or self-service tooling
Familiarity with DORA metrics,



flow metrics, or productivity measurement frameworks
Who we are
N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world. Technology and design empower
everything we do
and it's how we are building the integral 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.

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