Almedia

Head of Engineering

Almedia  •  Berlin, DE (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

  • Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

  • Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

  • Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

  • Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

About you

  • You are a hands on engineering leader with strong JavaScript and TypeScript experience across frontend and backend.

  • You enjoy simplifying complexity and turning ideas into clear, executable plans.

  • You have experience leading Frontend, Backend, and Reliability teams and scaling engineering organisations.

  • You are a natural leader who sets high standards, attracts strong talent, and builds trust across teams.

  • You are highly driven, accountable, and comfortable owning outcomes.

  • Bonus experience includes React Native, Python, and data pipelines.

Your mission

  • Own engineering execution and ensure technical plans are delivered reliably and at high quality.

  • Set clear ownership across teams and continuously improve engineering processes.

  • Ensure predictable delivery as the company scales, without compromising reliability or quality.

  • Partner closely with Product Managers to keep execution pragmatic, focused, and impact driven.

Your impact

  • Make the engineering organisation faster, more reliable, and more effective.

  • Reduce bottlenecks through clear ownership and strong technical leadership.

  • Build and maintain a strong engineering culture that attracts and retains top talent.

  • Improve collaboration and alignment across product, engineering, and other stakeholders.

Your toolkit

  • Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript across frontend and backend.

  • Proven experience leading teams and delivering clear, detailed implementation plans.

  • Ability to mentor engineers and consistently raise the bar for technical quality and delivery.

  • Bonus experience with React Native, Python, and data pipelines.

What makes this role exciting

  • Lead engineering in a fast scaling, profitable company.

  • Build a lean, high performing engineering organisation with strong ownership.

  • Influence both short term execution and long term platform strategy.

  • Work closely with the CTO and play a key role in shaping the future of the platform and the team.

Why Almedia?

  • Own Our Growth We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.

  • Scale With Almedia Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

  • Central Berlin Office Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.

  • Other Benefits Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

  • We Listen We regularly add to our benefits through rigorous employee feedback.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Almedia

About Almedia

Almedia is the fastest-growing advertising company in Europe according to the Financial Times FT1000. We are building the world’s most intelligent engagement engine, offering mobile developers and retailers the smartest way to invest their ad budget. Our mission is to engineer the future of the user acquisition landscape to deliver exceptional ROAS.

With a growing user base of over 60 million users, our platforms Freecash.com, Prizeplay, and zave.it drive unparalleled returns to over 500 advertisers through our data-driven, Rewarded User Acquisition approach. For the first time, consumers receive rewards purely for interacting with advertising and spending time on products, such as games and apps.

Our gamified reward system motivates users to test games or apps and to continue engaging with them long term. Consumers receive rewards for purchases via cashback, while gamers are rewarded for completing levels with real-money rewards. Through Almedia products, app developers and brands are able to acquire new customers, promote customer loyalty, and strengthen their brand.

With a 4.8* rating from over 200,000 reviews on Trustpilot, Almedia products, notably Freecash, are trusted by advertisers and consumers alike. By taking a data-first approach, applying sophisticated automation algorithms and ensuring synergy across data, product and development departments, we are able to continuously provide an innovative product and ensure superior services and returns.

Get in touch to learn more about how Almedia is reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences via partners@almedia.co

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Berlin, DE
Year Founded
2020
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