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Senior Engineering Manager, Infrastructure
Location
Berlin, Germany
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
4h ago
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Summary
As the Senior Engineering Manager for Infrastructure, you will lead teams responsible for Distribusion's core technical foundations, covering Platform Engineering, IT, and Information Security. Your mission is to build scalable, secure, and reliable systems, professionalize the tech stack, and drive operational excellence to support 10x growth. You will be crucial in bridging infrastructure with the broader company, managing vendors, and building transparent roadmaps.
About Us
Distribusion is a global ground transportation marketplace connecting bus, rail, and ferry operators in over 70 countries with major online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com. Headquartered in Berlin, the company is backed by leading investors and recently raised $80 million in Series C funding to accelerate its global expansion.
About the Role
Distribusion is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Infrastructure domain to lead Platform Engineering, Internal IT, and Information Security. The role focuses on building scalable, secure, and reliable systems that support business operations and prepare the company's technology foundation for significant growth.
You will drive infrastructure strategy, improve operational efficiency, manage vendors and costs, and align technical roadmaps with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead Platform Engineering, IT, and Information Security teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations.
Oversee cloud infrastructure, developer tools, internal IT systems, and security processes.
Define team strategy, manage execution, and improve operational excellence.
Build, develop, and support multidisciplinary teams while establishing clear priorities and roadmaps.
Manage vendors, negotiate contracts and commercial terms, and track infrastructure and project costs.
Improve engineering productivity, system reliability, resilience, and business security.
Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders to align infrastructure initiatives with company goals.
Drive continuous improvement through measurable outcomes, operational efficiency, and data-driven decisions.
Requirements
At least five years of experience leading and developing engineering teams in high-growth technology environments.
Strong technical background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Information Security, or related fields.
Proven experience scaling engineering teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and balancing strategic initiatives with daily operations.
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, infrastructure automation, observability, and security best practices.
Experience improving production system reliability, availability, and security at scale.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience mentoring engineers and developing technical leaders.
Data-driven approach focused on measurable results and continuous improvement.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
Experience leading Platform Engineering, Internal IT, and Information Security teams.
Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR-related compliance initiatives.
Experience supporting globally distributed engineering teams.
Background in B2B SaaS, marketplace, or travel technology companies.
What We Offer
Opportunity to make a global impact on ground transportation and travel technology.
Ownership of projects and the opportunity to influence business outcomes.
Access to modern tools and evolving technology solutions.
Collaboration with leading industry partners, including Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
An international team offering opportunities for learning and professional growth.
Flexible, remote-friendly working arrangements and relocation opportunities.
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Distribusion
Team size
Growing team
Location
Berlin, Germany
Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace, providing seamless online access to ground transportation from search to ticket purchase. They operate a cutting-edge B2B technology platform connecting bus, rail, and ferry operators in over 70 countries with major online retailers like Google Maps and Booking.com. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Distribusion is a fast-growing travel tech startup backed by leading venture capital investors, recently securing $80m in Series C funding.
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Senior Engineering Manager, Infrastructure
Berlin, Germany • Full Time