Head of Software Engineering- Operations Backbone - #2174694

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.

At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head of Engineering to lead our supply chain engineering group. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the direction of the group’s strategy and architecture, while overseeing the delivery of the group and developing its talent into leaders. You will work closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet the end user’s needs and drive operational excellence.

What you'll do:

• You will lead a group of empowered teams to design, build, and scale Emma’s technology platform, helping us become a global leader in sleep comfort products. Your work will directly impact our customers’ experiences and the quality of our offerings.
• You will shape and drive the technical strategy and vision for the group, aligning the group’s objectives with the company’s.
• You will own the group’s delivery, driving predictable progress through proactive risk identification and mitigation, while ensuring clear, timely communication with stakeholders at every stage.
• You will champion continuous improvement and innovation, using well-established principles like continuous delivery, SRE, and DevOps to enhance our delivery speed and quality.
• You will work to foster a highly engaged, collaborative and psychologically safe environment in the teams you oversee, focused on continuous improvement.
• You will play a key role in attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining great engineering talent.
• You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, data, and business, to define and achieve a data-informed roadmap, measurable KPIs, and a compelling mission.
• You will lead, coach, mentor, and support Engineering Mangers and Staff Engineers in achieving their full potential, fostering a high-performance culture through clear roles, career pathing, and regular development feedback.
  
  
  

Who we're looking for:

• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and growing high-performing teams, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• You bring a strong background in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and continuous delivery.
• You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical challenges into business impact.
• You excel at people management, promoting inclusivity and psychological safety.
• You can motivate, coach, and develop engineering talent by fostering an open and innovative team culture.
• You are a highly proactive and resourceful problem solver, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to navigate and influence technical and strategic decisions.
• You have strong analytical skills, business acumen, and are an open-minded and creative team player that challenges directly while caring deeply.
• You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer or electrical engineering, business informatics, or equivalent work experience.
  
  
  

What we offer:

• A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals.
• A career development path tailored to your goals, with access to mentorship, training, and resources that will accelerate your professional growth.
• The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects as part of a dedicated, international team.
• A culture of collaboration and innovation, where you’ll have the freedom to implement new ideas, shape processes, and help build the DNA of a maturing company.
• To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events.
  
  
  

Become an Emmie

Emma is transforming the world of sleep - and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off. We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up.

We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!