Senior Engineering Manager

TL;DR

Senior Engineering Manager (SaaS): Leading the evolution of a mid-term rental platform focusing on Business Operation and Booking Experience domains with an accent on distributed systems, domain driven design, and team leadership. Focus on setting technical direction, delivering projects, nurturing talent, and fostering a strong engineering culture.

Location: Hybrid in Rotterdam, Netherlands with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 months per year

Company

Europe’s largest mid-term rental platform with international teams across Rotterdam, Paris, and Cergy, driven by a mission to empower students to find trusted homes.

What you will do

• Lead teams to scope, plan, and deliver projects while improving processes and developer experience
• Create alignment and urgency through strategic goals linked to organizational objectives
• Support talent growth with feedback, performance reviews, and hiring strategies
• Foster a culture of ownership, empowerment, and engineering excellence
• Promote knowledge sharing and keep teams updated on technical trends

Requirements

• Location: Position based in Rotterdam office with hybrid work policy
• Several years of experience managing complex distributed systems and domains
• Strong recent experience leading diverse, high-performing teams
• Expertise in Distributed Systems and Domain Driven Design
• Ability to set technical direction with a strategic leadership focus
• English: Proficient (B2) required

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited paid holidays
• 1,000 EUR personal development budget
• Commuting coverage and ergonomic equipment
• Gym membership discounts and language class budgets
• Variable pension scheme and diverse international community
• Pet-friendly office and regular team-building events

Hiring process

• Structured hiring process with interviews and evaluations