Babbel
The Senior Principal Engineer at Babbel Labs will define and drive the long‑term technical strategy for AI‑powered content systems across the organization, shaping architecture, standards, and governance while mentoring senior engineers. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical impact, partnering with senior leaders to translate priorities into actionable roadmaps and ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure AI solutions.
Headquarters
Berlin Friedrichshain, Berlin, Germany
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2007
Babbel (Babbel GmbH) is a subscription-based language learning platform that helps learners build practical skills in languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and more. Its courses are created by linguists and grounded in scientifically proven methods to improve grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, with placement tests to place learners at the right level. Bite-sized lessons delivered via web and mobile apps include pronunciation training, progress tracking, and tailored practice to fit everyday schedules. Babbel offers free introductory lessons and has received industry recognition, including EdTechX and German Brand awards.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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