Engineering Manager, VGo Carrier Technology (Berlin, Germany)

Engineering Manager, VGo Carrier Technology

Company Overview

Brief Info About VintedOur mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third.The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces.Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people. Our backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sprints, and TPG.

Job Summary

Information About The PositionVinted Go is the delivery arm of Vinted, and focuses on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. We recently launched our own carrier, meaning we are responsible for the entire journey of a parcel. We have over 8000 Vinted operated PUDO locations across Europe and are currently expanding into the US.You will be joining as an Engineering Manager and in this role, you will be managing a mix of backend, QA, and mobile engineers (iOS and Android). The team is currently responsible for the software to support our operated PUDOs, this includes native apps that they use to manage parcels and deliver them to customers and drivers.Engineering Management at VintedEngineers and Engineering Managers at Vinted are part of cross-functional, autonomous teams. Our teams typically include Product Managers, backend engineers, web engineers, mobile engineers, decision scientists, and designers.Engineering Managers are accountable for the technical and delivery outcomes for their team, which means supporting and developing best in class engineering talent, as well as creating an inclusive team environment for people to do their best work. You’ll be responsible for structuring, organising, supporting, and challenging your team to deliver on their mission.Take a look at https://vinted.engineering/ to see what we’re up to.

Key Responsibilities

• Own team’s delivery of technical solutions according to the roadmap, including quarterly planning
• Stay close to the technical details so you can ensure we efficiently build reliable and scalable software to create the most impact
• Explore the latest in robotics and automation tech to bring efficiencies to our parcel shops
• Manage a native iOS and Android app which is scaling across Europe and USA
• Constantly look for ways to improve your team and raise the bar and take full ownership when things go wrong
• Focus on the professional and personal growth of your team, including conducting performance and compensation reviews in collaboration with the Director of Engineering
• Build and maintain a team of people who trust each other, are not afraid of conflict, are committed and accountable, and who care about results

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams and successfully delivering against clear, agreed outcomes
• Strong background in software engineering, with the ability to engage meaningfully in technical discussions
• Skilled at building high-performing teams — setting clear scope, managing priorities, and driving delivery
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with a focus on coaching, growth, and long-term development of team members
• Comfortable facilitating technical conversations across engineers, product, and wider stakeholders
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-moving environments with changing priorities
• Excellent written and spoken English, able to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary & Benefits

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
• 30 days of paid annual leave
• Newest MacBook models
• Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
• A daily lunch allowance
• Frequent team-building events
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
• A subsidised gym membership with ClassPass or Urban Sports Club
• A subsidised pension plan provided by Vinted
• Hallesche Supplemental health insurance
• Life and disability insurance provided
• A subsidised Deutschlandticket
• The opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year - 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU - on workation
• A dog-friendly office

Working at Vinted Individual Learning BudgetWe invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

Hybrid WorkWe’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in the office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.

The salary range for this position is € 80,500 - € 132,300 gross per year. Benefits found in job post Pension plan Medical insurance Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.