Meet Urban Sports Club
We are among the leading platforms for sports and wellness in Europe, dedicated to inspiring people to live active, healthy lives. With just one membership we offer access to thousands of fitness and wellness experiences across the continent.
But what truly sets us apart? We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re curious about how we work, what we value and how you might grow with us, explore our Culture Hub & Career Opportunities.
*Big news: Wellhub and Urban Sports Club unite!*
Urban Sports Club is now a proud part of Wellhub, creating a global wellbeing ecosystem. Together, we connect 39,000 corporate clients and 97,000 wellness partners across 18 countries, offering millions of people even more ways to stay active and take care of their health.
The opportunity
We are looking for a passionate Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in our Member Hive. The team's main objective is to improve the sports and wellness experience of hundreds of thousands of members. Together with the Product Manager, your leadership skills will play a crucial role in our mission to transform the way people engage with sports and wellness, by utilizing modern technology.
As an Engineering Manager at Urban Sports Club, your primary duty is to ensure the well-being of the engineers in your team. You ensure they are growing as engineers, delivering cutting-edge, quality and timely technology, and generally have a great time at Urban Sports Club. A proven technology background is vital to challenge your team members to be their best. You influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery and work with your team on strategy and execution.
What you will do
- You build, lead, and grow a high-performing engineering team through hiring, coaching, and career development
- You align the team’s technical vision and strategy with company goals and business priorities
- You collaborate with product, engineering leaders, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality, user-focused solutions
- You champion agile practices, code reviews, automated testing, and engineering excellence
- You continuously improve development processes, tools, and team effectiveness
- You partner with staff engineers and your team to make sound, timely technical decisions
- You foster cross-functional collaboration and encourage innovative problem-solving
- You contribute to the overall product direction and long-term technical strategy
What you will need to succeed
- You bring proven experience leading engineering teams in product- and technology-driven environments
- You contribute to architectural discussions and help teams make effective technical trade-offs
- You recruit, onboard, and develop engineers, supporting their professional growth
- You communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- You drive technical initiatives, solve complex challenges, and make timely decisions that enable team success
- You focus on efficient delivery, high quality, and continuous improvement
- You have a strong technical foundation and deep understanding of software development practices and technologies
What’s in it for you
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Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family.
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Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle.
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Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices.
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WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up.
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Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes.
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Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment.
Urban Sports Club is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who applies for a position or already works with us, regardless of their sports preferences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion (or lack thereof).