Head of Engineering (Europe, Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Factor Eleven. We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering in Europe.

In this role, you will lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization focused on delivering AI-powered digital advertising solutions. You will oversee multiple engineering teams, shaping long-term technical strategy, architecture, and operational frameworks. Collaborating closely with Product, Data, and Tech leadership, you will drive innovation, process improvement, and the adoption of AI-first practices across the organization. This position offers an opportunity to influence company-wide engineering standards, mentor top talent, and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure platforms. You will contribute to a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and technical excellence while navigating the challenges of a fast-growing, remote-first environment.

Accountabilities:

As Head of Engineering, your main responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and scaling multi-disciplinary engineering teams of 30+ engineers, including Engineering Managers and Staff Engineers.
• Defining and executing engineering strategy aligned with business priorities and product roadmaps.
• Championing an AI-first mindset, embedding AI and automation into architecture, workflows, and decision-making processes.
• Partnering with Product, Data, and Tech leadership to shape long-term platform vision and technical strategy.
• Establishing engineering processes and best practices to promote high code quality, velocity, and operational excellence.
• Driving strategic hiring, talent development, organizational design, and team performance planning.
• Identifying and addressing technical, organizational, and process challenges as teams and platforms scale.
• Overseeing budgeting, resourcing, and cross-functional initiatives focused on reliability, scalability, and security.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading engineering organizations of 30+ people across multiple teams and domains.
• Strong technical foundation in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
• Experience embedding AI and machine learning into products, platforms, or engineering operations.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and quality assurance at scale.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills to inspire and align teams.
• Demonstrated success in scaling teams, improving processes, and aligning engineering execution with business outcomes.
• Experience in AdTech or SaaS is a strong plus.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills in complex, high-stakes environments.

This role offers:

• Transparent, above-market salaries.
• Fully remote work within Europe with flexible hours and part-time options.
• Access to a fast-growing, highly skilled team and collaborative culture.
• In-person department and company events.
• Home office, co-working space, and work-together allowances.
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including courses from Udemy.
• Case-by-case relocation and visa support for eligible candidates.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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