VP Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

VP Engineering (AI): Leading and scaling a 40+ person engineering organization for an API-first property management platform with an accent on technical direction, delivery, and reliability. Focus on driving strategy, building high-performance teams, and delivering scalable systems for AI-powered infrastructure.

Location: Must be located in Munich or available to travel to Munich weekly.

Company

hirify.global is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform, enabling hoteliers to customize their tech stack and automate operations with AI-powered infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and grow Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and the engineering organization.
• Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across six engineering teams and improve engineering KPIs.
• Co-own the long-term product and platform strategy with Product and Tech Leadership.
• Ensure architecture supports scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Uphold engineering standards, design quality, and champion maintainability and tech-debt stewardship.
• Manage tooling, vendors, and engineering spend aligned with long-term goals.

Requirements

• Strong background as an experienced software engineer, including several years in engineering leadership.
• Solid backend and platform foundation, ideally with C#/.NET.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and modern infra/tooling like Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD systems.
• Genuine passion for AI-driven SDLC and experience leveraging AI to improve engineering workflows, developer productivity, or product capabilities.
• Must be located in Munich or available to travel to Munich weekly.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside a diverse and international team of over 20 nationalities.
• Benefit from 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Enjoy autonomy and ownership in an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Access flexible working options, including home, office, or a hybrid setup.
• Receive competitive and fair compensation guided by benchmarking data.
• Utilize a fully covered Deutschland Ticket for free public transport across Germany.
• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation for rest and rejuvenation.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing with access to gyms and wellness options through EGYM Wellpass membership.