Engineering Manager - 12 months fixed term (d/m/f)

Why Scout24?
Scout24 is home of ImmoScout24, Germany’s #1 for real estate. With ImmoScout24 we have been revolutionizing the real estate market in Germany and Austria for more than 25 years. Our goal is to build a digital ecosystem that brings homeowners, seekers, and agents together. Finding the right home and property is one of the most important decisions in life. So is your career! #WorkingatScout24 means being part of a diverse and inclusive team of around 1100 colleagues and 58 nationalities. We embrace difference and celebrate individuality. By encouraging open mindedness and authenticity we enable a true learning culture and prepare the ground for personal development. Mistakes are a chance to grow and to innovate. Together we act proactively, strive for improvement, and take responsibility. We talk about success and challenge while treating each other with respect because we are #oneteam.

If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to see you joining us! Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the job requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. Grow with us!. Welcome home!

Aside from our people and company culture we are offering awesome benefits that make Scout24 a great place to work!

• Compensation: A competitive salary package and a bonus on top.

• Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model with three days of on-site work per week in the office, and you can organize the remaining days as you wish. We offer you 30 days of vacation per year.

• Work from abroad: We offer you the possibility to work from abroad for 10 days per year, subject to the business requirements of the company and team.

• Relocation: Our relocation agency supports you with your visa process and an attractive relocation package.

• Use our products: As an employee you can take advantage of our plus membership for tenants on ImmoScout24 to find a new place to live.

• Development: Dedicated learning time per month, online courses on our ScoutAcademy, regular book challenges, structured feedback, “Lunch & Learn”-Events and individual career paths to push your career to the next level.   

• Have kids? We'll support you with a professional family service, which helps you to find a childcare center or offers emergency childcare.  

• Furry feel good manager: Bring your dog to work (upon approval, as we prioritise the well-being of our employees and ensure that our dog policy is considerate of allergic individuals and prevents overcrowding on each office floor).

• Mobility: We subsidize public transport or Job Bikes.

• Commitment to sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): We have clear environmental and climate protection goals and are involved in social activities and charitable organizations throughout the year. We live the diversity. Our theme weeks on diversity, mental well-being, and other social issues give us time and space to develop ourselves on DEI and sustainability.

• Pension scheme: We offer a company pension scheme and support your own contribution with an attractive subsidy.

• Most innovative office: Our office is barrier-free and in the heart of Berlin right at the central station. It was awarded for the most innovative office concept. We have an own gym with regular courses, napping room, rooftop terrace, organic coffee, cafeteria, 100% green electricity and a massage therapist that comes in once a week.

• Health: Life Situation Coaching, regular health check ups

• We are a tech company: We work with the latest technical tools and hardware. 

The Engineering Manager will lead two mobile app teams building customer-facing Android and iOS applications, with end-to-end ownership of delivery. The role covers technical direction, roadmap planning, stakeholder management, and high-quality execution in close alignment with product and business goals. In addition, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for team development, hiring, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture. This is a fixed-term 12-month contract to provide maternity cover.

How your role will look like:

• Lead and grow engineering teams across all software development areas, from customer-facing products to core platforms and internal systems.

• Create a safe, inclusive environment where engineers can do their best work, grow in their careers, and build clear team ownership.

• Define and evolve engineering standards, technical direction, and best practices to ensure scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable software.

• Partner closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to translate long-term business goals into a clear and executable engineering roadmap.

• Drive delivery across the full software development lifecycle, balancing speed, quality, and sustainable execution.

• Coach engineers and team leads, support career development, and foster technical and collaborative excellence across the organization.

• Shape the culture, ways of working, and leadership standards of the broader organization as part of the management team.

• Team up with Talent Acquisition and peers to attract, hire, and retain diverse engineering talent.

What you need to succeed:

• Passion for building, leading, and growing successful software engineering teams in a product-oriented environment.

• Experience leading software development across multiple teams, products, or technical domains.

• Good understanding of modern software architecture, engineering processes, and quality practices.

• Coaching and mentoring skills that help people grow, collaborate well, and perform at their best.

• Ability to turn strategic goals into clear priorities, pragmatic plans, and meaningful outcomes.

• Experience managing stakeholders effectively and working well with Product, Design, and business partners.

• Clear and fluent communication skills in English, with the ability to align different audiences around a shared direction.

• Experience leveraging AI tools to drive problem-solving and productivity, maintaining effective human oversight and judgement.

We aim to further enhance the diversity of our company and support the professional development of people with disabilities. We have a disability representative who will assist you throughout the application process. If you require this support, please let us know in advance.