Head of Engineering (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin (hybrid)

Your mission

As Klim’s Head of Engineering, you will partner with our CTO, CPO, Head of Product and other stakeholders to deliver on our ambitious product roadmap. You will support in attracting and retaining top talent and fostering a culture of collaboration and performance. You will also help drive a culture of innovation in product, initiating and leading projects covering topics such as big data, remote sensing and machine learning.

What is our tech stack?

ReactJS (TS) for our core web client
NodeJS & Express (TS) for our core API
Postgres for relational DB & Sequelize ORM
AWS and related services for our infrastructure & microservices
Atlassian software (Jira, BitBucket, etc.) for workflow

Your profile

8+ years of experience as an engineer in a production environment.
3+ years in a senior engineering leadership role such as Head of Engineering, Engineering Director, VP of Engineering or similar.
3+ years with a NodeJS, ReactJS & Typescript codebase.
Hands-on experience in managing cloud infrastructure, devops and CI/CD.
Demonstrable experience in a startup with strong focus on big data, remote sensing, machine learning, or agritech.
Strong record of developing deep-tech strategies, and supporting the development of product roadmaps.
Strong experience in product-driven companies collaborating closely with product managers, UI designers and senior product representatives.
Experience managing teams of 20+
Passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment and enthusiasm for doing something positive
Fluent English

Benefits

Opportunity: Be part of our journey from the very beginning, working on an equal footing with the leadership team to build a new company
Impact: Make a daily and active contribution to combating climate change, promoting consumer education, and fostering fair conditions for our climate-conscious farmers
Autonomy: Take ownership of your projects and enjoy a high degree of creative freedom
Competitive package: Receive a competitive salary and have the opportunity to participate in our VSOP program
Flexible work model: At Klim, we foster a flexible, hybrid work approach and facilitate remote work (within the EU)
Additional benefits: We offer membership in the Urban Sports Club or the Deutschlandticket,company pension scheme, team lunches (if in Berlin) and regular team events

We're looking forward to meeting you!

At Klim, we believe that a thriving workplace is built on the diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of our team. We grow stronger together by embracing and building on each individual’s unique strengths.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. All hiring and personnel decisions are made solely based on qualifications, performance, and the needs of the company - ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for our team in ways you don’t yet realise!

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About us

At Klim, we're creating a joint movement with farmers and businesses to make regenerative agriculture scalable and impactful. As a Berlin-based AgriTech startup, we're empowering farmers to restore soil, boost biodiversity, and capture carbon—all while earning revenue through our platform.

Backed by $22 million in Series A funding, we’re expanding globally, partnering with major food industry leaders like Nestlé and Kaufland to help them reduce emissions along their supply chains, while making them more resilient and profitable at the same time. Since 2020, we’ve supported 3,500 farmers, covering 700,000 hectares (5% of Germany’s farmland!).

If you’re passionate about building a sustainable food system and driving real climate impact, join us and help create a healthier planet!

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest in Klim GmbH and invite you to complete the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at talent@klim.eco.