Engineering Manager, Product Team (Hardware + Software)

Optics11 Life; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology scale-up company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager. You will lead a multidisciplinary team that combines hardware and software solutions. The ideal candidate should have experience leading teams of 10–15 engineers and a strong background in product development processes. Responsibilities include ensuring predictable delivery of product features and fostering cross-team collaboration. A Master's degree in relevant fields is required, and you must pass a security screening to work in client sectors such as defense and security.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing engineering teams of 10–15+ engineers.
• Strong understanding of engineering development processes and product development cycles.
• Ability to improve team performance, processes, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Ensure the team delivers product features predictably.
• Collaborate across teams to support integration and execution.
• Continuously improve development processes and workflows.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

System integration

Process improvement

Communication

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

A technology scale-up company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager. You will lead a multidisciplinary team that combines hardware and software solutions. The ideal candidate should have experience leading teams of 10–15 engineers and a strong background in product development processes. Responsibilities include ensuring predictable delivery of product features and fostering cross-team collaboration. A Master's degree in relevant fields is required, and you must pass a security screening to work in client sectors such as defense and security.