Engineering Manager, Workwize
Management for remote IT and office equipment
Posted today
Management for remote IT and office equipment
21-100 employees
Posted today
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create a better work life for everyone by helping companies enable the hybrid working model for their employees.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking someone with excellent communication skills, a results-oriented mindset, and the ability to solve complex problems while inspiring your team to perform at their best
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record of managing 2+ Agile teams simultaneously in a startup or scale-up environment
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructures (e.g., AWS), CI/CD pipelines (Github), and API integrations
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript (React) and PHP (Laravel)
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira)
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Amsterdam. As a fast-scaling company with a product used by thousands, we need a leader who can drive our engineering teams to the next level
- In this role, you will lead multiple Agile teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions that drive Workwize’s success. Your leadership will positively shape our engineering culture, improve product development velocity, and ensure our B2B SaaS platform scales effectively to meet global demand
- Collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams, you’ll align technical delivery with strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Chief Product & Technical Officer, you’ll oversee day-to-day team operations, mentor engineers, and drive process improvements to enable fast, stable, and sustainable growth
- Attract and retain top talent, fostering a positive and high-performing engineering culture
- Deliver high-quality, stable releases on time, with reduced defects and minimal production incidents
- Ensure alignment with company goals by delivering product features on time and within budget
- Drive process improvements (CI/CD, DevOps, automation) to increase development velocity and reduce lead times
- Make scalable architectural and implementation decisions that support growth, while adapting quickly to evolving business needs
- Team Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and mentor engineers to build a collaborative, high-performing team. Conduct regular feedback sessions to support growth and foster a culture of learning
- Technical Guidance: Oversee architectural decisions, ensuring code quality and best practices. Facilitate product teams on technical implementation guidelines. Improve Agile ceremonies to maintain alignment and momentum
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with Product Management to create actionable roadmaps and ensure engineering projects align with company goals and timelines
- Process Optimization: Implement improvements (e.g., CI/CD, automation, DevOps) and track metrics to boost development speed and product quality
- Stakeholder Communication & Budget: Provide updates to leadership, manage risks, and allocate resources effectively to meet company goals
- You will report directly to the CTO
Our take
Workwize is a procurement and management platform tailored specifically to meet the evolving needs of remote and hybrid working. At its core, Workwize prioritises customisation, flexibility, and transparency, enabling companies to effectively manage and procure the essential technologies and tools vital for their workforce.
Based in the Netherlands, Workwize has swiftly garnered acclaim, serving fast-growing startups and established enterprises alike within its native landscape. With its appeal extending globally, securing players such as Netflix to leverage its services within Europe. For a young company born out of the pandemic, Workwize has charted an impressive trajectory, underlining the enduring relevance of hybrid and remote work models well into the 2020s.
Backed by 2022 funding, Workwize has embarked on an ambitious expansion journey across Europe, capitalising on its existing client base spanning fifteen countries. Furthermore, strategic investments in workforce augmentation underscore a promising phase of growth for the company, poised to solidify its position as a frontrunner in shaping the future of workplace management and procurement solutions.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2025
$13.7m
SERIES A
Jan 2022
$1.6m
SEED
Total funding: $15.8m
Company benefits
- A position in which you can continue to grow towards a more senior sales or management orientated role
- Freedom to change the working environment between home and the office
- The best working set-up
- Working in a young, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
- Daily team lunches
- Monthly Surprise Events
Company values
- Radically transparent: We personify the ‘Dutch’ spirit in our directness and transparency—always expressed with respect and an open mind
- Desire for action: Individually and as a collective, we are solutions oriented. We aim for growth and think entrepreneurially
- Challenge the status quo: We think big and envision the future success of our projects and ideas; challenge the status quo by constantly exploring new solutions and ideas
- Empower each other: We pride ourselves in empowering each other through trust, amplifying our strengths and putting each other at the centre of everything we do
Company HQ
Grachtengordel-West, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Leadership
Victor Dik
(CCO)Previously a Planning and Portfolio Manager at Vodafone Ziggo, a Domestic Relationship and Recruitment Manager at Knowledge 2 Share Foundation.
Sebastiaan Scholten
(CTO)Previously an Investment Banking Intern at Lazard and eCommerce Director at MIPACHA.
Michiel Meyer
(CEO)Previously a Business Growth Manager & Head of Addity at Buckaroo, Head of Department at Addity Payments, Consultant at McKinsey & Company and FinTech Developer at CoInvestor.
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