Head of Engineering F/M

Betclic Group; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave

RTT days

Ticket Restaurant

Health insurance

Transport reimbursement

Hybrid work model

Training catalog

Rooftop office spaces

Internal events

On-site sports classes

Permanent contract

Job summary

Betclic Group in Bordeaux is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a Tribe of several Squads, guiding Engineering Managers and technical direction that aligns with product and business goals.

You will drive reliability, performance, and innovation, while mentoring leaders and recruiting talent to support a fast-growing, real-time B2C platform. Hybrid work is offered, with international collaboration and a dynamic tech culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a Head of Engineering or Tech Director role in large-scale real-time B2C platforms.
• Proven strategic vision and ability to align technology with product and business goals.
• Experience leading Engineering Managers, developing talent, and recruiting effectively.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance by defining and owning the technical roadmap and architecture.
• Lead a Tribe of 3–4 Squads, manage Engineering Managers, and oversee domain experts.
• Ensure reliable production operations, incident management, and KPI-driven delivery.
• Co-lead the product roadmap with the Head of Product and drive platform scalability and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Team management

Recruitment

English fluency

Communication

Organization

Job description

WE ARE BETCLIC

Betclic, European leader in sports betting, is much more than just an online gaming site! Also offering Poker, Horse Racing, and Casino games across various countries and continents, it is an inspiring and forward-thinking company: every day brings new challenges in a modern and dynamic environment. As an influential player in the tech industry, with strong and sustained growth over the years, we believe in innovation through diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to reach their full potential. With our multicultural team, we provide an optimal, safe and responsible gaming experience, powered by cutting-edge technology.

WHY JOIN US?

At Betclic, success comes from passionate and committed teams. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

An international and creative environment where every project is an opportunity to innovate

Hypergrowth that brings new challenges and development opportunities every day

A healthy work-life balance: flexible remote work and workplace well-being are essential pillars for us.

A unique and friendly atmosphere, with 1,600 employees across 5 countries and our headquarters in Bordeaux

Are you passionate about sports and tech? Join us and help shape the future of online gaming!

ENTER THE GAME

Betclic places technological performance at the core of its business. Our applications are fully developed in-house to ensure maximum control. Our interfaces are designed to deliver an immersive experience to millions of players — highly secure, scalable, and capable of handling significant traffic peaks.

As Head of Engineering, you lead a Tribe composed of several Squads within one of Betclic’s key development domains. You support high-performing, passionate teams that put innovation and quality at the heart of everything they do.

YOUR ROLE WITHIN BETCLIC

In this role, your main missions will be:

Technical Guidance

• Define and own the technical roadmap, aligning architecture and technological initiatives with long-term business objectives.

• Ensure the quality and robustness of technical deliverables: clean code, scalable architectures, CI/CD, observability, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Guarantee the security and compliance of all technical implementations, fostering a culture of data protection, reliability, and responsible risk management.

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead a Tribe composed of several Squads (around 3 to 4) working on one of our key products, fostering autonomy, ownership, and impact.
• Directly manage several Engineering Managers, and functionally oversee dedicated experts within the Tribe (Data, AI, Architecture, SRE).
• Set clear goals and empower the team to grow and succeed.
• Oversee recruitment and ensure a balanced mix of skills within the team.
• Support talent development through mentoring, structured feedback, and continuous coaching — with the aim of nurturing future leaders and outstanding engineers.
• Guide your Engineering Managers through change and transformation

Production Oriented

• Ensure reliable operations ("run") are properly managed by the team and that production remains under control.
• Efficiently coordinate incident management to ensure fast resolution and minimize downtime.
• Monitor delivery performance, define relevant KPIs, and continuously improve velocity, quality, and sustainability of development efforts.

Delivery Management

• Be responsible for the successful execution of the roadmap, including feature interdependencies, data integration, AI/GenAI opportunities, and platform scalability.
• Co-lead the product roadmap with the Head of Product, ensuring alignment between technical, product, and strategic goals.
• Continuously challenge our practices and systems, bringing innovation and continuous improvement to our solutions.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for passionate and curious professionals who bring kindness and a touch of enthusiasm!

This job is for you if:

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a Head of Engineering or Tech Director role, ideally within large-scale, real-time B2C platforms, built on modern architectures and operating in agile delivery environments.
• You have a proven strategic vision, with the ability to align technology with product and business goals.
• You’re known for your ability to lead Engineering Managers, develop talent, create career paths, and recruit effectively.
• You’re drawn to the world of gaming and sports.
• You’re fluent in English and use it daily.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You’re highly organized, able to prioritize tasks efficiently, and structure your work effectively.

WHAT ARE THE RECRUITMENT STEPS?

If your application is shortlisted, Etienne will contact you within a week for an initial HR screening (30 minutes). Then, you will complete the AssessFirst test (personality, motivation and cognitive reasoning).

About two weeks later, you will either take a technical test with one of our Technology experts.

Next, you will meet your future Tech Director, followed by Benoit, our CTO . Finally, Etienne will conduct a final HR interview to review your AssessFirst results together.

The recruitment process usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks to ensure an optimal experience for you.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

25 days of paid leave and 10 RTT days

A Ticket Restaurant® card credited with €11 per day (€6 per day funded by Betclic)

100% health insurance coverage for you and your children

50% reimbursement of public transport costs or an annual sustainable mobility allowance (€230 for commuting with sustainable transport)

Hybrid work model

Access to a vast training catalog, with opportunities for professional development every year

Extraordinary office spaces with a rooftop where you can enjoy sunny breaks with a view of the Cité du Vin

Internal events to liven up your daily life

On-site sports classes and organized tournaments (Pilates, circuit training, boxing, yoga, futsal, padel, tennis…)

Permanent contract, available immediately in Bordeaux / remote possible from another city (on-site presence required twice a month)

Betclic Group – 117 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 BORDEAUX