Engineering Lead

Shape the Future of Engineering Excellence at In The Pocket

Are you passionate about leading and empowering engineering teams to thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment? At In The Pocket, we’re looking for an Engineering Lead to be the driving force behind the success of our Software & Quality Engineering group. In this pivotal role, you’ll bridge the gap between management and engineers, ensuring alignment, growth, and excellence across the team.

What will you do?

Managing Engineering Excellence

• Serve as the voice of the Engineering group, communicating their priorities to the broader team while aligning team efforts with organizational goals. 
• Shape strategies for new engineering niches, while building robust support structures like academies, coaching, and tooling.
• Represent the team in leadership syncs and operational discussions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• You will also oversee the change management process to ensure the smooth adoption and integration of AI-based efficiency initiatives.

Drive the Growth of the Engineering Team

• Co-develop hiring plans and oversee the recruitment pipeline, focusing on the right mix of skills and experience levels.
• Conduct interviews, assess technical and soft skills

Foster Team Development & Engagement

• Support internal mobility, role transitions, and performance calibration to ensure every engineer is in the right role to succeed.
• Build strong relationships with senior engineers and be a trusted mentor and advisor.
• Conduct regular check-ins to discuss goals, ambitions, and challenges, providing guidance on career development and work-life balance.
• Tackle underperformance constructively while creating opportunities for high performers to shine.

Enable Operational Excellence

• Validate proposals, budgets, and team feasibility for projects and presales efforts.
• Oversee onboarding processes, internal networking, and collaboration to ensure seamless integration for new joiners.

Steer Strategic & Practical Operations

• Validate IT tooling budgets, oversee salary budgets, and monitor engagement survey results to identify actionable improvements.
• Collaborate on monthly tribe reporting and quarterly planning alongside the Product Lead.
• Facilitate team switches, address project escalations, and continuously optimize engineering group operations.

Who you are?

• You hold a technical degree in engineering, computer sciences, informatics, AI, …
• You have proven yourself as a leader in engineering or technology roles, with a strong focus on people management and strategic planning.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with engineers at all levels.
• A data-driven mindset and a passion for aligning team dynamics with organizational goals.
• Hands-on experience in hiring, performance management, and fostering team engagement.

What’s in it for you?

At In The Pocket, we empower our teams to excel and innovate. As Engineering Lead, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering excellence, drive meaningful impact, and work alongside talented individuals who share your passion for technology.

You will start on a full-time permanent contract, in a role with a great amount of responsibility and trust. Apart from a competitive salary in line with your experience, you will receive an additional package of benefits. You will contribute to the growth of one of Europe’s leading digital product studios, with many renowned clients and interesting contacts. At our events and in our many inspiring projects, you will play a significant role in strengthening our In The Pocket brand.

Once you start, you will be welcomed by a team of energetic colleagues who will guide you during your onboarding. Later on, you will be the driver of your own developing skill set, with an individual budget to follow courses, join events and workshops, …

Ready to lead the charge? Let’s build the future together. 🚀

Apply now and join the journey!