Product Engineer
Location: Staex is based in Berlin, Germany. We will consider candidates within the UK and EU.​
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Born out of Deutsche Telekom R&D, Staex is building the next-generation Internet—secure, decentralized infrastructure for connected machines. Staex’s tech ensures trusted data exchange, integrity, and verifiable reporting across multi-stakeholder networks.
Winner of the 2024 Berlin State Deep Tech Award and backed by top investors, Staex is redefining connectivity and security in mobility and energy.
We’re looking for a seasoned Product Leader with strong IoT expertise to drive product strategy and execution. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and can blend technical insight with sharp product vision, join us to shape the future of secure machine connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Product leadership: Lead the development and launch of products for the mobility/public transportation industry
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Product strategy: Define product strategy and roadmap aligned with company objectives
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Cross-functional management: Manage teams to deliver high-quality products and customer experiences
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Market analysis: Analyze market landscape, trends, and user needs to inform product decisions
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Stakeholder engagement: Present product vision and updates to stakeholders and at industry events
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Technical collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering teams on technical implementation
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Customer and partner relationships: Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, Web2 industries, and Web3 communities to gather feedback and insights
Requirements:
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Product delivery track record: Proven success in developing, launching, and deploying software products
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Technical expertise: Strong technical and industrial background
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Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
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Software development experience: Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions (preferably using Rust)
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Presentation skills: Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities in English
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Blockchain understanding: Solid understanding of blockchain technology and decentralized systems
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Product management experience: 5+ years in product management within industries handling critical infrastructures
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Language proficiency: Fluent in English; German or additional language skills are a plus
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Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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User-centric design: Ability to balance technical knowledge with strong user-centric design thinking
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Team leadership: Experience leading and mentoring product teams
Desired Skills:
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Web2 experience: Experience with Web2 development environments
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Market launch experience: Proven ability to launch and scale technical IT products
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Web3 knowledge: Familiarity with smart contracts, tokenization, and other Web3 applications
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Agile methodologies: Experience working in agile development environments
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Analytical mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Industry network: Well-connected in the industry and Web3 communities
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Passion for innovation: Deep interest in emerging technologies and a desire to drive meaningful change