Distinguished Engineer

Backbase; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus on top of base salary

Referral bonus

Time for self-development

Headspace application

Flexible working hours

Hardware (Mac) and equipment

Integration events

Job summary

Backbase is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to shape the company’s long-term technology vision and strategy. You will operate above value streams, define the enterprise data direction, and articulate strategic solutions that span the entire Backbase stack.

You will mentor senior engineers, lead large-scale technical change initiatives, and represent Backbase at conferences and innovation hubs. A track record of external thought leadership and advising C-level executives is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in engineering leadership.
• External thought leadership such as being a published author or keynote speaker.
• Ability to translate technology bets into long-term business value.
• Trusted advisor to C-level executives shaping market and partners.

Responsibilities

• Technology Vision: Define and implement the 3-year to 5-year+ technology horizon and enterprise data direction.
• Strategic Architecture: Conceptualize product architecture in the core team and design strategic solutions that span the entire Backbase stack.
• Evangelism & Representation: Serve as the external spokesperson for the company at conferences and innovation hubs.
• Technical Conscience: Act as the final authority on technical integrity, resolving complex engineering initiatives and existential risks.
• Mentorship: Provide oversight and guidance to the engineering team, coaching senior technical leaders.
• Change Management: Lead Backbase technical initiatives and drive large-scale technical change programs.
• AI-Native Ambassador: Champion AI tooling and AI-ready workflows within the team to accelerate development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategy & vision

Public speaking

Executive advisory

Job description

The Distinguished Engineer is the highest technical Individual Contributor position within the organization. You possess extensive knowledge and experience in a specific discipline and are recognized as a global subject matter expert. Your impact spans the entire company through the definition of long‑term technology vision and strategy. You operate "above" value streams, shaping the industry direction of Backbase rather than focusing on day‑to‑day execution.

Meet the job

• Technology Vision: Define and implement the 3‑year to 5‑year+ technology horizon and enterprise data direction.
• Strategic Architecture: Conceptualize product architecture in the core team and design strategic solutions that span the entire Backbase stack.
• Evangelism & Representation: Serve as the external spokesperson for the company at conferences and innovation hubs.
• Technical Conscience: Act as the final authority on technical integrity, resolving the most complex engineering initiatives and resolving existential technical risks.
• Mentorship: Provide functional oversight and guidance to the entire engineering team, specifically coaching and multiplying other senior technical leaders and Principals.
• Change Management: Lead Backbase technical initiatives across the company and drive large‑scale technical change‑management programs.
• AI‑Native Ambassador: Champion the adoption of agentic tooling, LLM‑driven workflows, and AI automation within your team to accelerate the development lifecycle and embed AI‑native practices in everyday engineering.

How about you?

• You have 15+ years of professional experience with a track record of inventing new paradigms or creating new product categories.
• You are recognized for external thought leadership, such as being a published author or keynote speaker.
• You have an exceptional ability to translate complex technology bets into long‑term business value.
• You are a trusted advisor to C‑level executives, shaping the market and influencing partners and regulators.

What do we offer?

• A bonus on top of your base salary.
• Referral bonus.
• Time for self‑development, training budget and a clear promotion path.
• Headspace application.
• Work‑life balance, flexible working hours.
• Hardware (Mac) and all the needed equipment.
• Integration events (both online and offline).

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