Engineering Manager
NetBird
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Posted on Apr 17, 2026
Who we are
A team from Germany with the vision to make advanced network security accessible for everyone
We are a software company developing an open-source zero-trust network security platform that is both easy to use and affordable for teams of all sizes and budgets. Our mission is grounded in a simple yet powerful belief: secure private networking is a fundamental right of every modern company.
Since our launch on GitHub in 2021, we have gained trust among thousands of companies seeking secure and seamless solutions for connecting remote employees and infrastructure. By replacing traditional centralized VPNs, NetBird has become a trusted choice for modern network security, connecting today hundreds of thousands of users and machines worldwide. Our open-source, community-driven approach has been a key driver of our success. We listen to our users, and their input helps us make network security better for everyone.
Want to see what we're working on? Check out our GitHub repo at netbird or Networking Knowledge Hub - NetBird
What you will do
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers building core components of NetBird’s global networking platform. You’ll be responsible for delivering impactful outcomes while creating an environment where engineers can do their best work.
This role blends execution, people leadership, and technical guidance. You’ll work closely with product, platform, and networking teams to ensure we build reliable, secure, and high-performance systems. Specifically, you will:
Lead and grow a team of engineers, supporting their development through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.
Own team delivery by translating product and technical goals into execution plans and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Partner closely with the CTO and engineering to define priorities and align on roadmap and scope.
Foster a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the reliability and performance of your team’s systems, driving best practices in testing, observability, and incident response.
Provide technical guidance and context, enabling the team to make sound architectural and implementation decisions.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced startup environment, enjoys leading by example, and is passionate about building scalable and reliable systems.
Must-Haves
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with recent experience in a senior or leadership role
Proven experience managing and growing engineers, including coaching, feedback, and performance management in a fast paced environment
Strong project ownership: experience planning, prioritizing, and delivering projects in a fast-moving environment
Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
Ability to make pragmatic technical decisions and drive them to completion
Hands-on experience with system design, performance, and reliability
Strong sense of ownership — you take responsibility from idea to production and beyond
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Comfortable staying hands-on while leading others
Experience hiring and building engineering teams in a scaling environment
Nice-to-Haves
Experience working with Go or similar backend languages
Experience working on networking products, VPNs, or peer-to-peer systems
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, routing, NAT, DNS)
Experience leading incident response and communicating with stakeholders during outages
Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
Experience interacting with developer communities via GitHub or similar platforms
How to Apply
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