Engineering Manager (m/f/x)
Content + Source + Freshness โข 12 Dec 2025 โข 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score due to the significant leadership role in a forward-thinking company emphasizing AI in rail operations.
- Lead a team developing AI solutions in rail operations
- Significant leadership role in a growing tech company
- Strong development opportunities and positive team culture
- Requires strong technical and managerial expertise
Pros
- Leadership in innovative technology development for rail operations
- Supportive corporate culture fostering personal and professional growth
- Attractive compensation package including equity options
Cons
- Highly technical role requiring experience in multiple programming languages
- Leadership demands can create a high-pressure environment
- Possible challenges in aligning technical and business objectives
Who it's for
Senior / Lead โข Hybrid with office requirements
Good fit
- Engineering managers with experience in software teams
- Candidates interested in innovative tech solutions for rail
- Professionals eager to lead high-performing teams
Not recommended for
- New to management or without engineering lead experience
- Candidates seeking stable, low-pressure environments
- Individuals not interested in hybrid work settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Recruiter: Victor Gowrava
About Us:
Transform rail operations for a sustainable future! KONUX is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company that is transforming the way industry works. Our AI-powered solutions empower our customers to make smarter, data-driven decisions, and our culture is fueled by grit, ingenuity, and credibility - we believe that these values are essential to unlocking the potential of technology and making a real impact. At KONUX, we are passionate about driving innovation in the fields of IoT and AI, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.
Job Description:
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that solve real-world problems. You'll be responsible for leading and growing a high-performing team focused on our predictive maintenance system for railway switches, ensuring the team delivers on the product roadmap, maintaining the technical integrity of our solution, and fostering innovative ideas. The role enables you to demonstrate your leadership skills while also providing space for individual contributions to our technical designs and codebase. You will work alongside a team of experts who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and driving innovation forward. If you're a go-getter who's not afraid to think outside the box, we want to hear from you. You'll be a key driver of our culture, helping to ensure that our values are embedded in everything we do.
Your Impact:
Team Leadership
- Effectively lead your cross-functional team, fostering growth and development
- Keep the team informed through regular company and leadership updates
- Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to provide coaching and support individual career development
- Manage performance reviews and pay adjustments according to the company framework
- Prioritise team health, building a strong and collaborative team environment
Technical Delivery
- Own the domain's technical design and architecture, collaborating with key stakeholders for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Product Managers on delivering the product roadmap, translating product vision into actionable plans for your team
- Craft and maintain the domain's technical roadmap, outlining the strategic direction for future development, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders
- Foster a culture of high-performance, implementing efficient team working practices
- Contribute directly to technical delivery, demonstrating your expertise and leading by example on software engineering and data science tasks
Financial Management
- Own the annual team budget, managing both staff and operational expenses
- Control and optimise costs across pre-production and production environments
To be successful in this role, youโll need to have:
- Computer Science or other STEM background, with a minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (3+ years as a lead), ideally with experience in:
- Python, Java, React, Terraform
- Cloud services (e.g. AWS Lambdas, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Databricks)
- Building scalable architectures (IoT devices and data management is a bonus)
- Exposure to Data Science and Machine Learning is advantageous
- Proven track record of leading and motivating high-performing engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical vision into actionable plans and deliver results
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Financial acumen with experience in budget management
- Experience fostering a positive and healthy team environment
Why Join Us:
๐ธ Competitive salary
๐ Equity (all permanent KONUX employees have equity!)
๐ Dedicated Learning & Development budget of 3.600โฌ p.a.
๐ Comprehensive relocation support if this opportunity at KONUX requires you to move
๐จโ๐ป Hybrid working model: Meet your colleagues in the office minimum 2 days per week
๐ข Modern workspace with cool rooftop with mountain view
๐ป Flexible working conditions, home office equipment and free choice between a Windows or Apple laptop
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Health benefits supporting your physical and mental well-being, e.g wellpass/gym membership and mental health app license
๐Fruits, snacks and beverages for energy and our very own Oma cooking in office every Thursday
๐ด Company pension scheme
๐ Access to Corporate Benefits and Future Bens
๐ด 27 vacation days (+1 day on every work anniversary for 3 years)
๐ Volunteering activities (2 additional days off)
๐ป Company and team events
๐ถ We are a pet-friendly company, so your four-legged friend can join you in office!
Equal Opportunity
At KONUX, we believe that a diverse team achieves better results faster. So hereโs the deal: You bring in your very own perspective. We promise to judge your qualifications and performance, not your age, sex, religion, skin color, gender identity, family status or disability.
