TL;DR

Head of Engineering (Software): Leading and expanding the engineering organization, acting as a bridge between software and hardware teams and the strategic goals of the business with an accent on delivery excellence, developer experience, and team growth. Focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, aligning engineering principles, and advocating for engineering priorities at the executive level.

Location: On-site, Hybrid in Utrecht, Netherlands

Company

%hirify_global%'s mission is to reinforce energy security, making European businesses energy independent through energy management solutions.

What you will do

Drive delivery excellence and improve developer experience.
Define and track engineering health metrics.
Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, safety, and transparency.
Oversee the hiring plan for all engineering teams.
Own and refine the Growth & Compensation Framework from an engineering perspective.
Facilitate cross-team decision-making and align engineering principles.

Requirements

7+ years of experience working with software-dominant engineering teams, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success growing teams in a scale-up environment.
Significant working experience as a software engineer.
Open and positive communication style.
Must currently live in the Netherlands

Culture & Benefits

30 days yearly holiday.
Meaningful work contributing to a more sustainable future.
Office perks and a supportive, dynamic team atmosphere.
An annual company holiday.
Access to personal development funds and career growth opportunities.

Hiring process

Apply: The People team and hiring manager will review your application within 2 weeks.
Screening call: Discuss mutual interests and suitability for the role.
Are you the one?: Two or more interviews, potentially including a skills assessment.

Head Of Engineering