Director of Engineering

SQUADRA; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Trabajar en Holanda SL. is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a tech transformation for a premium, internationally operating consumer brand. Location is Amsterdam with hybrid work.

You will shape an organisation, drive delivery performance, and partner with Product and Business leadership to convert technology into measurable business value. The role requires entrepreneurial, people-oriented leadership, deep technology expertise, and the ability to scale teams in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Experience leading scaling of engineering organizations.
• Proven track record in complex technology transformations.
• Strong ability to translate technology into business value.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organisation.
• Drive engineering excellence, scalability and delivery performance.
• Accelerate cloud, platform and technology modernisation.
• Unlock the potential of Data, Analytics and AI.
• Empower engineering leaders and foster a culture of ownership and innovation.
• Partner with Product and Business leadership to translate technology into business value.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cloud modernization

Data & AI

Business acumen

Job description

Ready to shape the future of engineering at a leading international consumer brand?

For a highly successful, internationally operating premium consumer brand, we are looking for an inspiring Director of Engineering to lead the next chapter of its technology transformation. The organisation is moving towards a product-driven operating model, where technology, innovation and empowered teams are key to continued international growth.

Your challenge:

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organisation.
• Drive engineering excellence, scalability and delivery performance.
• Accelerate cloud, platform and technology modernisation.
• Unlock the potential of Data, Analytics and AI.
• Empower engineering leaders and develop a culture of ownership and innovation.
• Partner with Product and Business leadership to turn technology into measurable business value.

Who are we looking for?

An entrepreneurial, people-oriented technology leader with a proven track record in scaling engineering organizations and driving complex transformations. You combine deep technology expertise with strong business acumen, know how to inspire talented professionals and thrive in an international, fast-moving environment.

Experience in retail, digital consumer businesses or other technology-intensive organisations is a plus.

Location: Amsterdam | Hybrid

Position: Senior leadership | Full-time