Engineering Manager – App Team

RABOT Energy is on a mission to make green energy easy smart and accessible. As we scale our engineering teams are at the heart of turning this mission into realitydeveloping high-performing reliable systems that power our digital energy platform.

Were now looking for anEngineering Managerto take ownership of ourAppteamsaset of twoteamsworking on mission-criticalapp experiencethat keep everything running smoothly. Youll be responsible for the growth and performance of a team of10 cross-functionalengineers split between Hamburg and Berlin.

Ifyourepassionate about technology motivated by helping people grow and excited by the pace and challenges of an ambitious startupthis could be your next chapter.

• You will lead the evolution of Rabots mobile platforms shaping the foundation for how our customers interact with our products.
• Youll be expected to bring clarity and prioritization in fast-moving ambiguous environments making hard trade-offs between speed quality and long-term sustainability - always with both customer impact and technical health in mind.
• Lead support and grow a team of mobile engineers working across frontend backend and cross-platform solutions critical to our customer experience.
• Build a strong team culture rooted in ownership product sense and technical curiosity - where engineers care as deeply about how things feel in a users hand as how theyre built under the hood.
• Collaborate closely with Product Design Backend and other Engineering Managers to deliver scalable reliable and delightful mobile experiences that meet business goals and exceed customer expectations.
• Drive hiring and team growth ensuring we bring in and onboard engineers who raise the bar in both craft and collaboration.
• Be a trusted sparring partner for architectural and technical decisions.
• Own the delivery quality and ongoing performance of the mobile apps your team builds while actively fostering a healthy high-trust team environment.
• Thrive in a setting where priorities can shift quickly and where adaptability and focus are equally critical.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience leading teams through large-scale refactors migrations or re-architecture efforts.
• Strong coaching mindsetyou help people grow and unlock their potential.
• Clear communicator who can align teams and foster collaboration across functions.
• Experiencehiring performance management and growing high-performing teams.
• You create an environment where people can take risks learn from failure and continuously improve.

Technical Background

• Solid foundation in mobile engineering with deep experience building and scaling apps - bonus if you understand how to get the best out through a shared Flutter codebase.
• Experience working closely with Product Design and Backend teams to deliver cohesive high-quality experiences in a fast-moving product environment.
• You bring a strong architectural perspective on mobile systems - able to guide and challenge decisions on scalability performance and maintainability at the right level of abstraction even if youre not hands-on in the code every day.

Mindset & Values

• Yourepassionateabout building great products and scalable systems.
• Youredrivenby data and outcomesyou help your team focus on impact.
• Yourecurious a bit nerdy (in the best way) and excited about continuous learning.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment and adapting to change.

Nice to have:

• Experience integrating Flutter apps with complex backend systems and APIs - bonus if youve worked with cloud-native platforms (e.g. GCP Azure) and understand how mobile fits into the broader architecture.
• Proven track record of leading mobile teams through significant technical transitions (e.g. major architecture refactors state-management changes performance overhauls or large-scale design system rollouts).
• Background working on apps in domains with complex data flows or regulatory requirements - energy utilities or other operationally critical industries are a plus.
• German language skills (optional but helpful for stakeholder collaboration

What success looks like (6-12 months):

• Your team has stabilized key operational systems with a clear roadmap for long-term architectural health.
• Youvebuilt strong cross-functional relationships with Product Data and Ops aligning on shared outcomes.
• The team feels focused energized and accountable. Psychological safety ishighand velocity is steadily improving.
• Youvehelped your engineersestablishindividual career paths into more senior roles by giving them stretch opportunities and active coaching.
• Youveintroduced better operational processes and tech health reviews.

Location: Based or willing torelocatetoHamburg

Lacking experience in some of the areas mentioned No need for concern we are committed to providing you with the necessary support for learning training and on-the-job coaching

• Enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to work remotely on 2 days per weekoffering you a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle even from the comfort of your home.
• Werecommitted to your growth. Benefit from comprehensive training regular team meetings and open transparent communication to keep you informed and engaged.
• Maintain your physical well-being with anUrban Sports Club membershipthat offers you a world of fitness opportunities.
• Immerseyourself in a vibrant startup atmosphere where a spirited team exciting team events and our Employees Recruit Employees program await you your path to rewarding success.
• Celebrate the holidays with peace of mind asyoullalways haveChristmas Eve and New Years Eve offto make cherished memories.
• Workation:Enjoy two weeks of workation per year and work from anywhere in the EU.

For all our positions we are open to providing flexible work arrangements to accommodate the unique needs ofeveryone.