Help shape the future of engineering at Brainbay If you enjoy developing both people and engineering organisations—and want to make a lasting impact—this could be the role for you! Brainbay is a data-driven technology company operating at the heart of the Dutch real estate sector. We transform vast amounts of real estate data into valuable products—and behind every one of those products is a talented team of software and data engineers. As brainbay continues its journey from start-up to a more mature organisation, we’ve opened the new position of Head of Engineering. We are looking for an experienced software development leader who understands modern engineering practices. You will also help develop and implement our vision for engineering in the age of Generative AI, supporting our engineers in adopting these technologies effectively and developing the skills they need for the future. Your role as head of engineering You will lead an international team of around 20 data, front-end and back-end engineers, with a strong focus on their wellbeing, professional development and effective deployment. Brainbay has adopted an agile way of working, using Scrum as its primary framework. The team of engineers work across several multidisciplinary Scrum teams, collaborating closely with other disciplines to develop and improve our products. Reporting to the CTO, and part of brainbay’s management team, this role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, ensuring engineers are supported, aligned, and effective. Key responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop data, front-end and back-end engineers through regular feedback, coaching, performance management, and career development. Provide technical leadership to set and maintain engineering standards, including the shared context and guardrails for the use of Generative AI across the different teams. Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, constructive feedback, and knowledge sharing across the Scrum teams. Support hiring and onboarding to help grow an international, diverse engineering team. Partner with the CTO, members of the management team, and other stakeholders to shape technical direction, including engineering practices, information security and architecture.