About the Position

The opportunity to lead the teams responsible for the foundations that power Distribusion's products and operations.

About Us

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travelers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

Responsibilities

Lead the teams that keep Distribusion running securely, reliably, and at scale.
Oversee platforms and processes from cloud infrastructure and developer tooling to internal IT and information security.
Grow and support a team spanning Platform Engineering, IT, and Security, helping define strategy, drive execution, and raise the bar for operational excellence across the company.
Manage vendor negotiations and oversee detailed infrastructure and project cost tracking.
Ensure your work directly impacts the productivity of our engineers, the resilience of our systems, and the security of our business as we continue to scale globally.

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading and developing engineering teams in high-growth technology environments.
Strong technical background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Information Security, or related domains.
Proven track record of building, scaling, and improving engineering teams, processes, and operational excellence.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational priorities.
Strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures, infrastructure automation, observability, and security best practices.
Experience driving reliability, availability, and security improvements in production environments at scale.
Ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders and align technical initiatives with company goals.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical leaders.
Data-driven mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities can change quickly.
Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

Experience leading teams across Platform Engineering, Internal IT, and Information Security functions.
Experience with compliance and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR-related initiatives.
Experience supporting globally distributed engineering organizations.
Previous experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS, marketplace, or travel technology company.

We Offer

Make a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.
Own your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.
Built with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions.
Work with industry leaders. Our partners include Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
Grow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day.
Work your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow.

Workplace

Berlin & Hybrid

We are mainly looking for this role to be based in Germany, preferably in our headquarters in Berlin.

Our Hiring Team

Your Talent Partner (TP) and point of contact is Lorena Rebenciuc, and the Hiring Manager (HM) is Ilya Isakov.

For any queries, contact your Talent Partner at ([email protected]).

Do you want to work on a product used by millions of people daily, with high load, availability, and scalability, and the most advanced technology? Come join us!

Details

Locations: Berlin, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; Remote
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Category: Management & Business
Core Skills: Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Information Security
Secondary Skills: ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR
Work Location Type: Hybrid

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