Manager, Software Engineering - Platform (based in Netherlands or Germany; relocation needed)

Are you passionate about building innovative products that disrupt the cybersecurity landscape? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy empowering engineering teams to achieve their full potential? If so, then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Manager to join our growing platform & infrastructure team. In this role, you will lead high-performing engineering teams focused on building and scaling cutting-edge platform features that underpin our products for customers, partners, cyber insurance brokers, and internal teams.

About our company

Our cyber security innovations, state-of-the-art automation and platforms are being built and maintained by our Product & Engineering Teams. Our engineers and product managers work closely together with cyber security experts to make sure that their hacker's mindset is embedded in our platform. Making sure that our hundreds of customers experience the same value via automated systems, allowing us to scale in Europe.

Find out more about life at eye here.

Your role at Eye

• Lead and manage a team of talented platform and DevOps engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Define the delivery roadmap for our platform, aligning with company objectives and product strategy.

• Partner with engineering leaders, product managers and other stakeholders to translate vision into technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Develop and mentor engineers, helping them reach their full potential and build successful careers within the company.

• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from conception to launch, ensuring efficient execution and adherence to best practices.

• Continuously improve team processes and tools to optimize product development and delivery.

• Manage costs and vendor relationships for the engineering department, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

You'll be a great fit if you have

• You have 6+ years of experience successfully managing engineering teams, with a focus on platform and/or DevOps.

• You are a servant leader who prioritizes the growth and development of your team members.

• You excel at coaching and mentoring engineers of all levels, from junior to staff.

• You possess strong delivery management skills, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

• You have a platform & infrastructure engineering mindset, understanding the entire product lifecycle and how engineering contributes to business success.

• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services, including (mention specific services like EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).

• Proven track record in building and managing scalable, high-availability platforms.

• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and containerization.

• Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (if applicable).

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

• Experience in creating and managing technology roadmaps.

• Strong understanding of cost management principles and experience in negotiating with vendors.

Why Join Us?

• Make an immediate impact on a growing company with a clear vision for the future.

• Work alongside a talented team of engineers who are passionate about building secure and scalable solutions.

• Be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of our technology infrastructure.

• Enjoy a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

• Report directly to the VP of Engineering, providing valuable insights and shaping the overall technology direction.

• Join a young and thriving start-up/scale-up which is on its way to becoming the category leader in Europe.

• We’re setting up our Berlin hub - you are welcome to come to the office when it suits you.

We are a rapidly growing company and believe in investing in our people. If you're a highly motivated and results-oriented engineer with a passion for building secure, scalable technologies, we encourage you to apply!