Head of Engineering

pOpenUp Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands /p h3Overview /h3 pOpenUp is on a mission to make mental well-being accessible to everyone – anytime, anywhere. We support companies, their employees, and their families with a wide range of mental well-being services, all from one platform. Through OpenUp, people gain access to well-being check-ins, self-guided online courses, articles, videos, interactive group sessions, mindfulness sessions, and a team of certified psychologists and lifestyle experts. We take a holistic approach to health by integrating nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. /p h3The Role /h3 pAs our Head of Engineering, you'll lead and grow a talented team of engineers and tech leads through OpenUp’s transition to an AI-first company. You’ll partner closely with product and data teams to integrate AI into our user experience and champion the adoption of AI-driven tools and workflows throughout the engineering organization. /p pYou’ll lead by example: piloting new AI tools, championing workflow improvements, and upskilling the team. You’ll also ensure we continue to deliver quality software at a predictable, sustainable pace as we ramp up our use of AI. If you love guiding teams through change, enjoy technical coaching, and want to help define what AI-first engineering looks like in practice, this is your chance. /p h3What AI-first means at OpenUp /h3 ul libAI as product: /b We are building user-facing features powered by the latest in AI/ML (LLMs, generative AI, intelligent coaching, etc.). /li libAI in workflow: /b We’re committed to piloting and gradually adopting AI-driven tools (for code generation, automated testing, bug triage, and more) to help our engineers build and ship faster, with higher quality. /li libPragmatic transformation: /b AI is a core strategic focus, but we know not everything can or should be automated overnight. We value leaders who can balance experimentation with pragmatism, and help bring the whole team along for the ride—your leadership will be critical in charting this course and ensuring meaningful adoption across the team. /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul li5+ years of experience in engineering leadership (e.g., Head, Director, or Engineering Manager) in a SaaS or tech product environment. /li liExperience leading teams through technical or workflow transformations (e.g., adopting new tools, frameworks, or methodologies). /li liProven ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers and tech leads—especially in times of change or upskilling. /li liDemonstrated experience integrating or shipping AI/ML-powered product features or engineering tools. /li liDeep technical expertise in software engineering fundamentals (cloud, CI/CD, security, code quality) and a strong interest in the evolving AI tool landscape (e.g., LLMs, MLOps, code generation, open-source and commercial AI platforms). /li liAnalytical, metrics-driven approach to engineering management and continuous improvement. /li liExcellent communicator and collaborator across functions. /li liStrong preference for candidates with DevOps and Infrastructure experience. /li liKnowledge / experience with Node, .
Net, React is a great plus. /li liLead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team (10–15 engineers, 2 tech leads), ensuring delivery of roadmap goals and technical excellence. /li liOwn and optimize engineering practices—velocity, quality, reliability, and scalable SDLC. /li liSet clear standards and use metrics to drive continuous improvement in delivery, quality, and developer productivity. /li /ul h3AI-First Engineering Leadership /h3 ul liDevelop and communicate a clear vision and roadmap for embedding AI in both our product and engineering practices. /li liBe a technical “first-mover”—pilot, validate, and introduce new AI tools and workflows, guiding adoption and scale. /li liPartner with tech leads and engineers to identify areas where AI can have the highest impact on our codebase, processes, and developer experience. /li liLead upskilling and knowledge-sharing efforts to build team capability in AI/ML and modern software engineering. /li liWork closely with Product, Data, and Design teams to deliver cohesive, user-centric AI-powered features. /li liCommunicate technical vision, progress, challenges, and learnings to company leadership and the broader team. /li libWhat success looks like: /b The team delivers robust, user-facing AI-powered features and continuously improves engineering velocity and quality. /li libAI tooling is adopted pragmatically: /b Starting with pilots and iterating based on impact and learning for full scale adoption. /li libThe engineering team’s skills and confidence in using AI steadily increase: /b with knowledge-sharing and upskilling as a regular part of team culture. /li /ul h3What you can expect /h3 pJoining OpenUp means being part of a fast-growing company that's doing something meaningful. You'll work with a diverse and international team. We lik