Head of Engineering (Europe, Remote)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment partner is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing engineering organization. The role involves overseeing backend and frontend development, guiding technical strategy, and fostering an AI-first culture. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software engineering experience, with proven success in managing large teams and integrating AI into workflows. This position offers fully remote work across Europe and competitive salary benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% remote work flexibility

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Home office allowances

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, 5+ in leadership roles.
• Experience managing organizations of 30+ engineers.
• Deep knowledge in software architecture and cloud infrastructure.
• Track record of integrating AI into engineering workflows.
• Proficient in agile methodologies and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Define and execute an engineering strategy.
• Champion an AI-first mindset across platforms.
• Establish best practices for code quality and performance.
• Drive process optimization and scaling strategies.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

AI Integration

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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