Engineering Manager (Optimize Interfaces)

Adyen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Manager in Amsterdam to lead the Optimize Interfaces team responsible for the engineering foundation of Adyen Payments Optimization. You will mentor a talented team and foster a collaborative environment focused on innovation and best practices.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience managing engineering teams in Java, bringing technical expertise and leadership qualities to enhance team performance and culture. Join us to drive impactful projects at the forefront of payment technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing engineering teams within a Java environment.
• 5+ years in the software development industry in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring data professionals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross‑functional Optimization Interfaces team with hands‑on technical leadership.
• Collaborate with Design, Product, Data Engineers and other key stakeholders.
• Set clear individual and team goals that align with engineering ambitions.

Skills

Core Java

Distributed systems

Machine learning products

BI tools (e.g., Looker)

Team leadership

Technical communication

Job description

Optimize Interfaces

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self‑driven Engineering Manager to lead the Optimize Interfaces team. You will lead the team that develops and owns the engineering foundation behind Adyen Payments Optimization: the backbone that delivers Routing and Signaling as a Service across the global payment processing.

As an Engineering Manager, you will build, mentor, and coach a diverse and talented team of backend, machine learning and data engineers. You should be comfortable streamlining the team’s engineering operations, refining product requirements together with product and merchants and encouraging effective collaboration. As a critical role in the continued success of our organization, you will help to iterate our culture and build an amazing team environment that will create future leaders for Adyen.

What you’ll do

• Lead the cross‑functional Optimization Interfaces team with hands‑on technical leadership, driving architecture strategy and raising the bar through active mentoring and technical guidance.
• Work cross‑functionally with Design, Product, Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Developers and other key stakeholders.
• Have a multiplier effect by motivating team members and providing coaching in areas including but not limited to: engineering best practices, scalable architecture design, product roadmap discussions.
• Maintain an inclusive team culture focused on autonomy, ownership, collaboration, communication, and impact.
• Collaborate with different teams to design and implement new services with reliability/infra/data/dev in mind.
• Set clear individual and team goals that align with our strategic engineering ambitions in close collaboration with the product manager.
• Create an inspiring and collaborative team environment with an open communication/feedback culture.
• Recruit new team members who align with the Adyen culture and required skills.

Who you are

• You have an affinity for the Payments optimization domain.
• An energetic self‑starter experienced in creating alignment between multiple teams.
• You have experience with Core Java, Distributed systems, machine learning products and BI tools (e.g., Looker).
• You are able to define, implement and monitor performance to quickly identify opportunities for improvement in existing systems.
• You have experience in coaching and mentoring engineering talent.
• You have experience leading technical projects in a fast paced and critical environment.
• You have experience collaborating with senior leadership to set strategic direction including product roadmaps.
• You are an excellent communicator and team player who can inspire others around them.
• You can clearly communicate technical concepts to non‑engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing engineering teams within a Java environment.
• 5+ years of experience in software development industry in a fast paced tech environment.
• Familiarity with working with Machine Learning and Data Engineering teams is a strong advantage.
• Prior experience in leading or mentoring data professionals is a plus.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them – voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office‑first company and value in‑person collaboration; we do not offer remote‑only roles.