Staff Software Engineer – Hybrid, Berlin

About the role

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical strategy for a major product domain within a sustainability‑focused technology company. This hybrid position in Berlin combines deep engineering expertise with product thinking to shape a scalable, resilient platform that supports long‑term business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy and architecture for a critical product area.
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to influence roadmap and future direction.
• Design and implement distributed, scalable systems that meet evolving customer needs.
• Drive platform‑wide architectural initiatives and establish engineering best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and patterns to accelerate outcomes.
• Lead technical discovery, solution design, and cross‑team alignment.
• Mentor senior engineers and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Champion modern practices, including AI‑assisted software development.

Required profile

• Significant experience at Senior Staff, Staff, Principal or equivalent level.
• Proven track record defining architecture for complex, distributed products.
• Strong systems thinking with ability to link technical decisions to business impact.
• Experience owning technical direction across multiple teams or a large product area.

Required skills

• Expert‑level software engineering expertise.
• Architectural leadership for large‑scale distributed systems.
• Experience with AI‑assisted development practices.