Engineering Manager, New Business

Job Summary

Freenow by Lyft is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead two high‑performing software teams in Berlin. The role focuses on scaling a new product vertical that transforms traditional taxi fleets into digital businesses. The manager will drive delivery of scalable, high‑quality solutions while fostering a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Key responsibilities include managing team performance, coaching engineers, shaping technical strategy, and collaborating closely with product and design stakeholders. The role also involves incident management, ensuring reliability, and maintaining observability for large‑scale support systems. Candidates should bring a strong background in Java, Kotlin, AWS, and distributed systems, along with proven leadership and agile delivery experience. They will help translate business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring timely and predictable feature delivery. The position offers flexible working arrangements, learning opportunities, and a supportive, diverse environment for those who thrive on innovation and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Freenow by Lyft is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead two high‑performing software teams in Berlin. The role focuses on scaling a new product vertical that transforms traditional taxi fleets into digital businesses. The manager will drive delivery of scalable, high‑quality solutions while fostering a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Key responsibilities include managing team performance, coaching engineers, shaping technical strategy, and collaborating closely with product and design stakeholders. The role also involves incident management, ensuring reliability, and maintaining observability for large‑scale support systems. Candidates should bring a strong background in Java, Kotlin, AWS, and distributed systems, along with proven leadership and agile delivery experience. They will help translate business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring timely and predictable feature delivery. The position offers flexible working arrangements, learning opportunities, and a supportive, diverse environment for those who thrive on innovation and impact.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategy, content, data and execution. You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to the company’s digital growth in Kolkata and surrounding areas.

Job Requirements

• Java
• AWS

Required Skills