Vice President, Engineering, Core Platform & Infrastructure
Celonis, a global leader in Process Intelligence and Process Mining technology, is seeking a Vice President of Engineering for Core Platform & Infrastructure. This senior executive role, based in Munich, Germany, involves leading the engineering teams responsible for the foundational technical layers that power the entire Celonis ecosystem. The VP will oversee the "Metadata Platform," "Platform Core Services" (PCS), and "Platform Infrastructure" (PI), ensuring a robust, secure, and scalable technical foundation that enables the engineering organization to deliver enterprise-ready capabilities with maximum autonomy and minimal friction.
In this role, the VP will drive the "Bedrock" infrastructure strategy and architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, managing the Kubernetes platform, traffic routing (Cilium), and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation (Celoplane/Argo CD). They will lead the PCS engineering organization to build and deliver standards-based Identity Management, Provisioning, and Licensing systems, enhancing the resilience, security, and future-readiness of the Celonis platform backend. Additionally, the VP will manage the technical lifecycle and architecture of the Metadata Platform, engineering secure, high-availability data layers through services like PacMan, RabbitMQ (messaging), and Redis (caching). A key responsibility is to continuously evolve internal tooling and foundational services, empowering engineering squads to autonomously deliver scalable capabilities via robust self-service APIs and automated pipelines. The VP will also act as the primary technical driver for automated market expansion into new realms via the Orbit platform, ensuring a highly available, trusted foundation for enterprise scaling.
Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering leadership, specifically managing large-scale cloud-native platforms, infrastructure engineering, and shared service organizations. They must possess deep, hands-on architectural expertise in Kubernetes, multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern identity standards (OIDC/SAML/OAuth). Significant engineering experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automated routing/connectivity (Cilium), and global realm automation at an enterprise scale is essential. A strong focus on building robust Internal Developer Platforms (IDP), balancing the technical scaling needs of internal developer squads with strict enterprise architecture and security requirements, is required. Candidates should also have a solid technical understanding of managing and scaling distributed data services, including block/object storage, messaging layers (RabbitMQ), and caching (Redis). A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required; an advanced degree, PhD, or similar is preferred.
Celonis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including ownership from day one with Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants. The company provides an inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from the first day of employment. Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off (PTO) in applicable regions and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration. Celonis invests in continuous growth through its 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform. Holistic well-being is prioritized with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that emphasize work/life balance. Employees are encouraged to participate in annual Impact Days, receiving paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with their local office or virtually. The company fosters global inclusion and belonging through initiatives like the Inclusion Think Tank and annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Celonis is a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work. Proudly calling themselves Celonauts, employees are innovators and change-makers who challenge the status quo. The company tackles challenges together and celebrates successes as a team in and out of the office. Celonis is committed to making processes work for people, companies, and the planet, offering a mission-driven environment where employees can make a significant impact.