Job description
Engineering Manager
About the Position
Sykell is at the forefront of the circular economy, driving innovation in packaging systems that eliminate single-use waste. Our mission is to make reusables effortless for consumers and scalable for businesses. We work with major retailers, brands, and logistics providers to build technology that tracks, manages, and optimizes reusable packaging across supply chains.
We’re now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead one of our core development teams. This is a hybrid role: you’ll be managing a team of engineers while also engaging directly with clients to help them implement and scale our solution. If you’re excited by clean tech, circular logistics, and building real-world systems that create environmental impact, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and grow a small team of software engineers (3–6 people).
- Create a supportive environment that fosters ownership, autonomy, and technical excellence.
- Run regular 1:1s, performance check-ins, and career development conversations.
- Guide architectural decisions and contribute to strategic tech direction.
- Ensure high engineering standards across our codebases and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to ship reliable, scalable features.
- Act as a technical counterpart to enterprise clients and implementation partners.
- Guide technical onboarding and system integration.
- Help translate complex product requirements into pragmatic engineering solutions.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Proven experience managing engineers in a product-focused or startup environment.
- Strong technical background: comfortable reviewing code, guiding system architecture, and supporting developers with hands-on advice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with engineers and clients alike.
- Comfortable engaging directly with external stakeholders, including retailers, logistics providers, and tech partners.
- Experience in: GO, TypeScript/React, AWS.
- Fluent in English (German is a plus, but not required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with ERP or tracking systems.
- Understanding of the circular economy.
- Experience with mobile development (Flutter).
Location
Flexible (Remote or Berlin-based)
Employment Type
Full-time
Why Sykell?
Be part of a mission-driven startup redefining how we consume and reuse everyday products.
Work on real-world systems that reduce plastic waste and CO₂ emissions.
Collaborate with ambitious, purpose-driven teammates in a fast-moving environment.
Enjoy a flexible remote work policy and flat team structure.
Your success is measured not just in features delivered, but in environmental impact made.
