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TomTom

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Berlin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong interpersonal skills, DevOps experience, Azure expertise, senior software engineering background, a passion for management, and a can-do attitude to help others succeed.
  • You will lead an engineering team, drive performance, provide growth support, ensure collaboration with stakeholders, foster continuous improvement, and recruit diverse talent while modeling excellence.

Requirements

  • Good interpersonal skills, effective in engaging with and influencing senior engineers.
  • Experience running and operating business-critical cloud-based services and APIs (Azure).
  • Practical DevOps skills in distributed systems domain.
  • Up-to-date, hands-on programming skills allowing to support the team by individual contributions when needed.
  • Senior-level software engineering background in software system architecture.
  • Credible, senior software engineering experience in an engineering team setting.
  • Passion to develop and learn engineering management skills.
  • Passion to help others grow and succeed.
  • Active listening skills.
  • Empathy and ability to deeply connect with others.
  • Strong sense of ownership.
  • Can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Leading an engineering team (6-10 developers).
  • Driving team performance and way of working, leading to reliable and predictable delivery of business value.
  • As a line manager, leading team members on a growth path that maximizes their potential and unlocks high performance and impact using goal-setting and regular, insightful feedback.
  • Establishing yourself as a credible technical leader in the team’s domain, able to also contribute individually.
  • Ensuring effective collaboration between the team and stakeholders, including our product organization.
  • Fostering a continuous improvement habit including regular inspect and adapt follow-ups.
  • Staying on top of team health as evidenced by sustainable team dynamics and future-proof engineering best practices.
  • Identifying valuable candidates to hire and further grow a diverse, resilient and high-performing team.
  • Being an inspiring role model for our engineers.

FAQs

What is the size of the engineering team I will be leading?

You will be leading an engineering team of 6-10 developers.

What are the key responsibilities of an Engineering Manager I?

Your key responsibilities will include driving team performance, providing insightful feedback, ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders, and fostering continuous improvement practices.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, experience with cloud-based services and APIs (especially Azure), practical DevOps skills, senior-level software engineering background, and a passion for helping others grow and succeed.

What programming languages or technologies should I be familiar with?

You should have up-to-date, hands-on programming skills, particularly in software system architecture and distributed systems.

Is previous management experience required for this role?

While it's nice to have demonstrated experience leading a team of software engineers, it's not explicitly required to apply for this position.

Will I be involved in hiring new team members?

Yes, part of your role will be identifying valuable candidates to hire and grow a diverse and high-performing team.

What kind of personal qualities are important for this role?

Important qualities include active listening skills, empathy, a strong sense of ownership, and a can-do attitude.

Is there an opportunity for personal growth and development in this role?

Yes, this role is designed for those who have a passion for developing their engineering management skills and helping others succeed.

What does the continuous improvement habit involve?

It involves regular inspect and adapt follow-ups to enhance team processes and dynamics continually.

Is experience in the navigation domain necessary for this job?

It’s not required, but having a background in the navigation domain would be considered a nice-to-have.

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TomTom

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

TomTom is a global leader in location technology, specialising in GPS navigation, mapping, and real-time traffic information. The company develops advanced software and hardware solutions that power navigation for automotive, mobility, and enterprise sectors. TomTom's mission is to create a safer, cleaner, and less congested world by innovating location technologies that improve traffic flow, enhance driver safety, and reduce emissions. Their purpose is to enable smarter mobility, ensuring efficient travel for people, businesses, and cities worldwide.