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Senior Software Engineer (path to Engineering manager)

Berlin, Barcelona, London

Are you a senior software engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, driving technical initiatives, and mentoring others - and are you ready to take your career to the next level?

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will start by contributing deeply to our core pricing platform, owning end-to-end initiatives across web and mobile platforms, and progressively grow into an Engineering Manager role within the next 9–12 months.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coding and design architecture, but also has a desire to influence and lead a team - both technically and eventually as a people leader.

What You'll Do (Senior Engineer Phase)

  • Drive technical excellence across a modern tech stack (Ruby, Go, TypeScript) and actively contribute to codebases, reviews, and architectural discussions.

  • Lead initiatives end-to-end, from discovery to delivery, on our mission-critical Pricing platform that spans web and iOS applications.

  • Challenge the status quo - bring a big-picture mindset to help steer team decisions in alignment with the broader tech strategy.

  • Unblock and empower your teammates: Investigate deep technical issues and champion pragmatic solutions.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, and other engineering teams to ensure delivery of cohesive, scalable services.

  • Play a key role in our monolith-to-service migration, showing initiative and curiosity in diving into legacy systems and building new capabilities.

Your Path to Engineering Manager

After establishing yourself as a senior technical contributor, you'll be coached and supported to grow into a people leadership role, including:

  • Taking on ownership of team delivery and morale, balancing execution with sustainable pace.

  • Participating in hiring, mentoring, and performance development of engineers.

  • Collaborating with other Engineering Managers and stakeholders to align roadmaps and shape technical strategy for pricing systems.

  • Acting as a bridge between teams, advocating for your team’s needs while supporting broader organizational goals.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong engineering background, ideally with experience in backend heavy systems and modern service architectures.

  • Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers.

  • Comfortable working in Ruby, Go, or TypeScript - or eager to pick them up quickly.

  • Ability to zoom out and understand strategic goals, while remaining hands-on and detail-oriented.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work across teams and disciplines.

  • A passion for growth and leadership, with an interest in developing people and driving delivery without burning out the team.

  • Curiosity, autonomy, and drive to navigate and improve both legacy and greenfield systems.

 

About Blacklane
Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet.

Our Company Culture
Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Powered by our commitment to care,  inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, we support employees through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, and more.

Here are just a few examples of the ERGs fostering connection:

  • LGBTQIA+ Network – Advocating for inclusivity and championing allyship.
  • Bookclub – Encouraging cultural exchange, fostering discussion, critical thinking, and team engagement through shared reading and analysis.
  • Blacklane Cares Leave – Spend up to eight paid hours annually volunteering for causes meaningful to you.

We welcome—and actively support—employees to create or join the communities that are important to them.

Why join us in a Blacklane on the fast lane?

  • Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy.
  • Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand.
  • Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles.
  • The way to your heart goes  through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you, in Berlin: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division.
  • Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health & WHOOP
    We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness and the WHOOP bracelet, after one year to support your fitness—available for you to use as you choose.
  • Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference.
  • Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level →  Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future.
  • Work-Life Harmony →  Flexible, Hybrid Work at Blacklane. Your work and home lives should exist in harmony. Find what works for you and your team with our flexible working hours and our hybrid model of working from the office and working from home

We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply!

Curious to see us in action? Let’s go!


→ Watch us on Amazon Prime

→ Listen to our CEO in Startup insider episode #1643

→ Blacklane is backed by investors who share our vision: Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Tasaru, Sixt, the Al Fahim Group, Alstin Capital, RI Digital Ventures, and b2venture

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