UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world’s leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. Since July 2025, UP42 has been a part of Neo Space Group.
We are looking for a Team Lead Engineering (m/f/x) to join and lead our Data Integrations Team. You will play a key role in developing the crucial abstraction layer between UP42 and our data providers, including the underlying data pipelines and data transformation processes. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of these integrations, bringing partner data seamlessly into the UP42 ecosystem. If you’re a passionate engineer with experience in Python and distributed services, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a motivated team driving technological excellence.
Please note that this role is based in Berlin. Applications for fully remote positions outside of Germany will not be considered at this time.
What you will do:
Lead a cross-functional team of experienced software and data engineers, balancing hands-on technical contributions with people management to deliver high-impact features and improvements.
Foster team collaboration and efficiency, and manage performance through feedback and development plans.
Contribute to the Data Delivery and Data Platform architectures (Argo Workflows, Kubernetes, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)) and ensure smooth application deployments and operations.
Collaboratively shape the team’s vision and roadmap in alignment with company objectives, driving continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.
Ensure code quality and automation, keeping technical debt under control while contributing to continuous delivery and test-driven development and maintaining a secure, efficient, and reusable codebase (primarily in Python).
Requirements
Here is a good summary of what we are looking for:
Extensive experience in software and API design, backend development (preferably Python), and first years experience of team leadership, including people management and development
Embracing and promoting a “Stronger Together” mindset, focusing on teamwork, cohesion, and collective success over individual achievements
Proven ability to deliver high-availability architectures with expertise in cloud computing (especially GCP), load balancing, and fault tolerance
Strong time and risk management skills
Ability to foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages mentorship and continuous technical growth
Ability to balance strong technical skills with effective delegation and communication to lead and contribute to product development
Fluency in English and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment
Bonus points if you bring:
Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:
Let’s disrupt the industry: You get the chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective.
Let’s stay flexible: We practice a hybrid working model – you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg, or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year.
Let’s win as a team: We’re an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment.
Let’s be fair: We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as wellbeing initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount – just to name a few.
Let’s enjoy the good side of life: Gather in regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year.
Let’s think outside of the box: There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership.
Does this sound like a good next step in your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.
Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background and/or belief—and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role – we would still like to consider your application.
