Head of Engineering (f/m/d) - B2B SaaS Learning Platform

Permanent employee, Full-time · remote / hybrid, Berlin

Your mission

We're looking for a highly committed Head of Engineering to lead the technical vision and execution of our B2B SaaS Learning Experience Platform (LXP). You’ll drive strategy, architecture, and team leadership while staying close to the code. This is a key role at the intersection of product, engineering, and business - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Define and evolve our platform’s technical strategy for scale, performance, and long-term maintainability
Lead a small, high-performing development team - fostering ownership, technical excellence, and strong collaboration toward successfully delivery
Act as a bridge between management, product, and engineering, align technical vision and execution with company OKRs and business goals
Lead customer-facing projects, including technical consulting, platform demos (pre-sales & implementation), and translating customer needs into scalable solutions
Maintain high standards in software architecture, engineering quality, and foster a high-ownership culture
Stay hands-on with a modern tech stack: TypeScript, NestJS, Angular, Tailwind, MongoDB, Contentful, Azure, Heroku, and more
Ensure security, compliance, and data protection such as GDPR, ISO 27001/9001, AZAV, TISAX
Collaborate with external partners such as contractors, and service providers
Own documentation, knowledge transfer by ensuring continuity in tools, infrastructure and platform innovation

Your profile

Strategic understanding of software architecture and experience designing scalable, modern SaaS platforms using state-of-the-art technologies
Strong ability to present technical solutions to customers and collaboratively develop them based on real user needs and business goals
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both internal stakeholders and external partners
Proven track record as a technical project manager or tech lead, successfully guiding cross-functional development teams
A leadership style built on respect and trust - providing clear guidance while empowering your team
Hands-on experience with modern web technologies like TypeScript, NestJS, Angular, Tailwind, MongoDB, Azure, and related tools
Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written - confident in leading discussions, documentation, and customer interactions in both languages
A university degree in engineering (or a related field) is a plus - but what matters most is your proven record of successful delivered projects - driving results with clarity, ownership, and a collaborative spirit

Why us?

Live Flexibility: Design your workday to fit your life - with flexible hours, the option to work remotely or from the office. Except on Wednesdays - our dedicated office day for cross-team connection and collaboration.
Bring Ideas to Life: You'll have the freedom to turn your ideas into reality. Supported by experienced colleagues and modern tools, you'll grow in a creative, dynamic environment.
Experience True Team Spirit: We work at eye level, with mutual respect and real connection. Regular team events strengthen our collaboration - and are fun too!
Shape a Sustainable Future: Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for us - it’s our way of working. From gender parity in leadership to purpose-driven products, we’re committed to real impact.
Tap Into a Strong Network: Our experienced founding team, dedicated colleagues, and wide network of experts enable us to collaborate with top-tier clients and partners - professionally, agile, and innovative.
Stay Curious and Bold: Take advantage of learning journeys and development opportunities. Our empowering leadership style encourages everyone to grow their skills and try new things.

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About us

Do you want to help shape the future of work with us? At XU Group GmbH (founded in 2016), we harness the power of education to support companies on their transformation journey. Our concept of Education-as-a-Service (EaaS) combines didactic expertise with the invaluable industry knowledge of our partners. We believe that knowledge is the key to successful transformation. That’s why we equip companies with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our mission? To create a livable future for everyone.

If you want to be part of an agile team working with passion and vision on the future of education and corporate development, then you’ve come to the right place! Join us on our mission.

Deine Verantwortung

Define and evolve our platform’s technical strategy for scale, performance, and long-term maintainability
Lead a small, high-performing development team - fostering ownership, technical excellence, and strong collaboration toward successfully delivery
Act as a bridge between management, product, and engineering, align technical vision and execution with company OKRs and business goals
Lead customer-facing projects, including technical consulting, platform demos (pre-sales & implementation), and translating customer needs into scalable solutions
Maintain high standards in software architecture, engineering quality, and foster a high-ownership culture
Stay hands-on with a modern tech stack: TypeScript, NestJS, Angular, Tailwind, MongoDB, Contentful, Azure, Heroku, and more
Ensure security, compliance, and data protection such as GDPR, ISO 27001/9001, AZAV, TISAX
Collaborate with external partners such as contractors, and service providers
Own documentation, knowledge transfer by ensuring continuity in tools, infrastructure and platform innovation

Dein Profil

Strategic understanding of software architecture and experience designing scalable, modern SaaS platforms using state-of-the-art technologies
Strong ability to present technical solutions to customers and collaboratively develop them based on real user needs and business goals
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both internal stakeholders and external partners
Proven track record as a technical project manager or tech lead, successfully guiding cross-functional development teams
A leadership style built on respect and trust - providing clear guidance while empowering your team
Hands-on experience with modern web technologies like TypeScript, NestJS, Angular, Tailwind, MongoDB, Azure, and related tools
Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written - confident in leading discussions, documentation, and customer interactions in both languages
A university degree in engineering (or a related field) is a plus - but what matters most is your proven experience leading successful tech teams, driving results with clarity, ownership, and a collaborative spirit

Warum wir?

Live Flexibility: Design your workday to fit your life- with flexible hours, the option to work remotely or from the office. Except on Wednesdays - our dedicated office day for cross-team connection and collaboration
Bring Ideas to Life: You'll have the freedom to turn your ideas into reality. Supported by experienced colleagues and modern tools, you'll grow in a creative, dynamic environment
Experience True Team Spirit: We work at eye level, with mutual respect and real connection. Regular team events strengthen our collaboration - and are fun too!
Shape a Sustainable Future: Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for us - it’s our way of working. From gender parity in leadership to purpose-driven products, we’re committed to real impact
Tap Into a Strong Network: Our experienced founding team, dedicated colleagues, and wide network of experts enable us to collaborate with top-tier clients and partners - professionally, agile, and innovative
Stay Curious and Bold: Take advantage of learning journeys and development opportunities. Our empowering leadership style encourages everyone to grow their skills and try new things

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Über uns

Möchtest du mit uns die Zukunft der Arbeit gestalten? Wir bei der XU Group GmbH (gegründet 2016) setzen auf die Kraft von Bildung, um Unternehmen auf ihrem Weg zur Transformation zu begleiten. Unser Konzept des Education-as-a-Service (EaaS) verbindet didaktische Expertise mit dem wertvollen Branchenwissen unserer Partner:innen. Wir glauben daran, dass Wissen der Schlüssel zur erfolgreichen Transformation ist. Deshalb statten wir Unternehmen mit den Fähigkeiten aus, die sie benötigen, um in einer sich ständig verändernden Welt erfolgreich zu sein. Unsere Mission? Eine lebenswerte Zukunft für alle zu schaffen.

Wenn du Teil eines agilen Teams werden möchtest, das mit Leidenschaft und Vision an der Zukunft der Bildung und Unternehmensentwicklung arbeitet, dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Werde Teil unserer Mission.

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