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Head of Engineering
€ 80.000   -  € 100.000
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fulltime
3h

Gamification, live video streaming, interactive media… If you believe it’s time to shake up the media and entertainment industry, this is your chance. Not just as a developer, but as the person who sets the direction. Take the lead on engineering at one of the most exciting platforms in audience engagement, building the systems that power world-famous media brands at scale.

Sounds cool, tell me more

Think about what it means to truly experience media, not just consume it. That’s the question this company has been answering for decades. Their platform turns passive viewers into active participants and the biggest names in broadcasting, gaming, and streaming are already on board. Now they’re ready for someone to own the engine room.

That’s where you come in.

So what does owning the engine room actually mean?

As Head of Engineering, you’re the person who keeps one hand on the code and the other on the helm. You’ll set technical direction, make the calls on architecture and tooling, and lead a team of engineers who care deeply about what they build. You’ll review code, drive quality standards, and still get your hands dirty. Because this role isn’t about disappearing into meetings, it’s about leading from the front.

You’ll also be the bridge between technical reality and ambitious client ideas. Expect to be in the room when the big decisions get made and to have a real say in how they turn out.

What will I actually be doing?

Some things are just nicer to read in bullet-format, so here goes:

  • Lead the engineering team in building and maintaining robust, scalable systems
  • Own architecture decisions, tooling choices, and technical direction
  • Stay hands-on with backend development and code reviews
  • Define and improve engineering processes and security standards
  • Drive hiring, mentoring, and the growth of the team
  • Collaborate with product, design, and client teams to ship great things
  • Keep a close eye on what’s next: AI, LLMs, cloud-native tools, real-time frameworks

What do I need to bring?

6+ years of backend development experience, with meaningful time in senior or lead roles. Deep fluency in Java (21+), Spring Boot, MongoDB, and AWS. A solid grasp of distributed systems, NoSQL design, and high-concurrency environments. And the kind of leadership instinct that makes engineers want to follow you. Not because they have to, but because they trust you.

Alright, but what’s in it for me?

A competitive salary and package that reflects the weight of the role. The best gear money can buy. Full travel reimbursement. Training that’s actually aimed at where you want to go. A flat structure where your voice carries. Organic daily lunch, all the coffee you need, Friday drinks, team dinners, and an office with a view over The IJ at the NDSM wharf that you’ll want to show everyone you know.

Not to mention: the chance to shape an engineering culture at a company that’s been quietly building the future of interactive media for years. So, are you ready to take the wheel?