Engineering Manager (Web)

Do you thrive on building high-performing teams, shaping engineering culture, and delivering impactful projects?

To help deliver exceptional services to our clients and a compelling employee experience for our team, DNA.inc is looking for an experienced Web Engineering Manager.

About the job

As Web Engineering Manager at DNA.inc, we will look to you to build and develop a great team of experts, enabling them to perform to the best of their abilities on projects with our clients. You will have a group of direct reports which you support in all matters of people and business. While in some cases we pick up projects end-to-end, more frequently we contribute to products while embedded in our clients’ teams, to partner on core, strategic and high-stakes initiatives. Staff augmentation is our most common mode of engagement.

Among other things, you can expect to work on:

Team Leadership and Development

Lead, mentor and grow a team of software engineers through regular 1:1s, development plans, and skills coaching.
Responsible for the full employment cycle from hiring to off-boarding, including contracts, negotiation, promotions,performance management and compensation.
Foster a strong engineering culture and thought leadership within DNA.

Talent Acquisition

Oversee team resourcing, project staffing and capacity planning for various clients.
Represent DNA in the engineering community, building our reputation as an employer of choice.
Build the team and a pipeline of highly skilled engineers for expected future growth.

Team Operations

Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of your teams, including time tracking for client work, monitoring project utilization, expenses, holidays etc.
Execute and deliver on the Engineering Team OKRs.
Actively contribute to shaping engineering management processes.
Manage and steer the internal impact engineers create outside of the client projects.

Client Relations

Ensure smooth delivery of client projects, with a focus on quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth with existing as well as new clients, in cooperation with the commercial team.

About you

To be considered a candidate for this position, we expect you to:

Have been building, leading and supporting teams of software engineers in various technical disciplines for at least 3 years
Have at least 8 years of professional experience, ideally as a software engineer.
Bring solid expertise in modern web technology (e.g. JavaScript, Typescript, React, Node.js and Jest) and an understanding of web product development
Possess excellent people skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with both colleagues and clients.
Navigate, prioritize and manage a multitude of topics and structure them for yourself and your team.
Have a mind for business, as you’ll be a crucial part of the commercial success of the company.

Ideally, you can also bring:

Experience in navigating the complexities of large organizations.
Experience supporting remote-first teams is definitely a plus.

Who we are

At DNA.inc, we love building platforms and products that people want to use. We specialize in helping clients envision, build, and launch large-scale software projects in streaming, media, automotive, and other industries. Headquartered in Europe, with hubs in Amsterdam, Valencia, and Madrid, we share a passion for working on influential products that captivate global audiences.

By joining DNA.inc, you’ll collaborate daily with seasoned designers, engineers, and executives who have contributed to major streaming services such as Disney+, ESPN+, Eurosport, and SiriusXM.

We combine dedication to our mission with great care for our team. Our people receive the trust and support needed to grow, and engaging projects to learn from. We invest in your professional development through mentorship, learning budgets, conference participation, and a clear long-term growth path — all within a culture that celebrates expertise.

What we offer

A position with a dynamic, international digital consultancy
Fair compensation, aligned with your experience and regional standards
Flexibility in working hours and location
Opportunities to learn from and collaborate with accomplished engineers and designers
A clear growth path, whether you prefer to deepen your craft or move into leadership
Periodic company offsites across Europe
Support for your home office setup (hardware, software, etc.)
Additional benefits (e.g. pension) vary by country; details available upon request

Interested?

If you’re excited about embarking on adventurous missions with DNA.inc and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply through the 'Apply' button on our website!

Please note that, to safeguard the quality and integrity of our services, candidates selected for hire will be expected to complete a standard screening process before starting. This includes reference checks, education verification, a credit check, and a criminal background check. When we get to this point, we will set up these checks on your behalf and happily guide you through the process.

For any questions or further information, feel free to reach out to 'recruitment at DNA.inc'. Please, no recruiters.