Head of Engineering

StoryToys; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryToys, based in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Head of Engineering to define and execute the engineering strategy, build high-performing teams and drive delivery of scalable, secure products.

The role requires leadership across multiple engineering teams, governance standards, and close collaboration with Product, Design, QA and Exec stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading multiple engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, cloud and DevOps.
• Experience delivering complex products at scale.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• Experience with gaming, digital products or SaaS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Define and own the engineering strategy aligned to company objectives.
• Lead and develop engineering managers and senior engineers.
• Own delivery outcomes across engineering teams.
• Establish architecture standards, quality and security.
• Partner with Product, Design, QA and Production to deliver outcomes.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices and innovation.

Skills

10+ years software engineering

engineering leadership

software architecture

cloud platforms

DevOps

delivery metrics

stakeholder management

budget management

team hiring

communication & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AI-assisted development tooling

Platform modernisation

Job description

The Head of Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy, capability and delivery model across the organisation. Leading multiple engineering teams, this role combines technical leadership, operational excellence and people leadership to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure and high-quality products. The role partners closely with Product, Design, Production, QA and Executive stakeholders to align technology investment with business objectives, build high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Engineering Strategy & Technical Vision

• Define and own the engineering strategy aligned to company objectives
• Establish long-term architecture and technology direction
• Define engineering standards, governance and quality frameworks
• Drive technical decisions balancing speed, quality, scalability and risk

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor and develop engineering managers, principals and senior engineers
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous learning
• Oversee workforce planning, succession planning, performance management and hiring

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Own delivery outcomes across engineering teams
• Ensure predictable execution of roadmaps, effective planning processes and operational effectiveness
• Remove organisational impediments and improve engineering productivity through metrics and process optimisation

Architecture, Quality & Security

• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient and maintainable
• Establish standards for code quality, testing, DevOps and security
• Oversee technical debt management and platform health
• Sponsor engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Product, Design, QA and Production leadership to deliver business outcomes
• Translate complex technical concepts into executive-level recommendations
• Influence company strategy through technology insight and innovation

Innovation & Department Growth

• Identify emerging technologies and opportunities for competitive advantage
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, AI-enabled workflows and automation
• Build organisational capability and foster a culture of innovation

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Core

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering leadership.
• Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams and managers.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps and modern development practices.
• Track record of delivering complex products at scale.
• Experience establishing engineering KPIs, delivery metrics and quality standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and strategic planning skills.
• Experience managing budgets, hiring plans and organisational growth.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Experience within gaming, digital products or SaaS environments.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience scaling organisations through periods of rapid growth.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tooling and platform modernisation.
• Experience leading distributed or international engineering teams.