Head of Engineering (Europe, Remote) at Jobgether

, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Leadership, Software Engineering, AI Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Agile Methodologies, DevOps Principles, Code Quality, Process Optimization, Team Scaling, Technical Strategy, Collaboration, Innovation, Performance Management, Distributed Systems, SaaS, AdTech

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering in Europe. As Head of Engineering, you will lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization, driving innovation and operational excellence across multiple teams. You will oversee backend and frontend development, guide technical strategy, and align execution with broader business objectives. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, visionary leadership, and strategic management to build scalable systems and world-class teams. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Data, and Tech leaders to shape an AI-first engineering culture that fosters creativity, quality, and long-term growth. Accountabilities Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams of 30+ engineers, including managers and senior technical leaders. Define and execute a clear engineering strategy aligned with company goals and product roadmaps. Champion an AI-first mindset, embedding automation and machine learning across platforms and processes. Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop long-term technical vision and architectural roadmaps. Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, performance, and reliability at scale. Drive process optimization, scaling strategies, and organizational design to support rapid growth. Oversee team resourcing, budgeting, and performance management across all engineering domains. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles. Proven success managing engineering organizations of 30+ people across diverse domains. Deep technical expertise in modern software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Strong track record of integrating AI or machine learning into platforms and engineering workflows. Experienced in scaling teams, improving delivery processes, and aligning technical execution with strategic outcomes. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and align teams. Proficiency in agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and quality assurance practices. Background in AdTech or SaaS environments is highly desirable. Strategic decision-maker with sound judgment and a passion for building strong engineering cultures. Competitive, above-market salary structure. 100% remote work flexibility across Europe. Flexible working hours and part-time options. Opportunities for professional development via Udemy courses. Home office, co-working space, and work-together allowances. Participation in team and company events. Relocation and visa support available on a case-by-case basis. Be part of a fast-growing team shaping the future of digital advertising technology. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams while defining and executing a clear engineering strategy aligned with company goals. Champion an AI-first mindset and partner with cross-functional leaders to develop long-term technical vision and architectural roadmaps.