FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Director of Engineering
Quaestus Leadership Innovators. Lead the engineering organization across product engineering, hardware, firmware and embedded software, software and core algorithms .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates senior engineering leadership with a focus on building high-performing teams and driving AI adoption in engineering workflows. Proven ability to manage engineering performance and delivery across hardware, firmware, and software products.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior Engineering Leadership ExperienceAI Adoption in Engineering WorkflowsTeam Building and Talent RetentionCore Algorithms ExpertiseEmbedded Systems Knowledge
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeCore AlgorithmsHardware DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentAI-Assisted DevelopmentSensor FusionEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlRobotics
Soft Skills
Performance ManagementCultural Change LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam DevelopmentProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Product EngineeringR&D Budget ManagementEngineering Capacity ModelPredictable Delivery RhythmCalibrationPrototyping
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the engineering organization across product engineering, hardware, firmware and embedded software, software and core algorithms
- Report to the COO and remain accountable for engineering performance and delivery across all product lines
- Work closely with Line of Business managers, Product Management, Sales, Support and Operations
- Own the R&D budget, headcount and supplier decisions within the approved plan
- Assess the organization, people and processes and create a plan to raise performance
- Lead the transition to a faster, high-standards way of working
- Build a high-performing team by attracting, developing and retaining talent and addressing performance issues
- Introduce a predictable delivery rhythm with Product Management supported by an engineering capacity model
- Act as a technical thought partner to leads in hardware, firmware, software and algorithms
- Ensure engineering supports production, calibration and prototyping
- Drive practical AI adoption across engineering, including AI-assisted development, testing and tooling
- Provide the COO and CEO with a clear, candid view of engineering performance
- Establish a stronger team and reliable delivery rhythm in the first year, followed by consistent delivery and AI embedded in engineering practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Senior engineering leadership experience in a company that develops combined hardware and software products
- Track record of leading cultural and performance change in an engineering organization
- Proven ability to build strong teams: attracting talent, addressing underperformance and keeping key people
- Credibility across core algorithms, hardware, firmware and software, with real depth in at least two of these areas
- Hands-on experience driving AI adoption in engineering workflows
- A degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Excellent English
- Experience with sensor fusion, embedded systems, motion or robotics is a strong plus
- Living within commuting distance of Enschede is preferred
- Willingness to work on site at least three days a week, preferably four during the first year
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base salary
- Attractive variable pay arrangement
- Excellent secondary benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with on-site work at least three days a week, preferably four during the first year
- Diversity and inclusion
- Practical business case and reference check included in the selection process