Introduction

We are looking for a Director or VP of Software Engineering (full-time) to join our team in Berlin.

You will:

As Director of Software Engineering , you will own the technical vision, architecture and delivery of Babbel’s language learning experiences, shaping bot what h we build an how d we build it in the age of AI. You will lead and mentor engineering leaders and their teams, partner closely with Business, Product, Design, and Data, and drive the evolution of our software architecture, ways-of-working, and culture to ensure Babbel continues to scale with quality, reliability, and speed.

• Define & Execute Technical Strategy
• Develop Product Engineering Mindset
• Drive Engineering Excellence
• Lead & Develop Leaders
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally
• Scale & Optimize
• Ensure Reliability & Performance
• Foster a Growth Culture:

You have:

• Proven Leadership
• Technical Depth
• AI/ML Expertise
• Modernization Strategy
• Strategic & Operational Excellence
• Communication & Influence
• People-First Approach

Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:

• Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling
• Decide how, when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU) or work from our fully equipped office with nap, faith and family rooms
• Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities, and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes
• Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership
• Be part of our employee communities (such as Femgineers, DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups), attend cultural and regular social events

Diversity at Babbel

As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company, inside and out, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need, feel welcome to inform us, so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.