Head of Engineering

About the Position

OLSOM has been a reliable independent software vendor and solution provider for manufacturing and logistics companies of different scales since 2011. To strengthen our Engineering Team, we are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering organization, shape our technology strategy, and drive the technical evolution of our MES platform. Our product is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) built on.NET and JavaScript / Angular, helping manufacturing companies digitalize and optimize their production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and scale the Engineering Team, building a strong culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Own engineering delivery and ensure successful execution of the Product Roadmap
• Define technical solutions and architecture aligned with product strategy and business goals
• Own and evolve the technology roadmap and technical strategy of the product
• Ensure the scalability, performance, reliability, security, and overall technical quality of the MES platform
• Make and drive key architecture and technology decisions, balancing long-term sustainability with business needs
• Identify and proactively manage technical risks, architectural bottlenecks, and technical debt
• Establish and continuously improve engineering standards, development processes, testing, CI/CD, code quality, and documentation
• Plan engineering capacity and participate in hiring, team development, and organizational scaling
• Partner closely with Business Development, Product & Marketing, Services, and other stakeholders to align technology with business and customer needs
• Evaluate and introduce opportunities for AI, automation, and emerging technologies that can improve the product and engineering efficiency
• Lead the resolution of critical technical issues, escalations, and complex engineering challenges

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including experience in an Engineering Leadership / Management role
• Strong technical background in .NET / C# and good understanding of JavaScript / Angular
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, scalable systems, and enterprise application design
• Strong product mindset with the ability to understand customer needs and business goals and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Ability to balance customer value, business priorities, technical excellence, and delivery speed
• Experience with APIs, databases, cloud technologies, CI/CD, and modern software development practices
• Proven experience building, developing, and scaling engineering teams
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make pragmatic technical decisions aligned with product and business goals
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• English - Upper-Intermediate or higher

Nice to Have

• Experience with MES, Manufacturing IT, Industrial Software, or IoT
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and enterprise systems
• Experience working with production, operational, or real-time data
• Experience with complex integrations and industrial environments
• Experience implementing AI or automation in software development or business processes

We Offer

• Remote-first: Flexible 40-hour week, work from wherever you do your best thinking
• Time to recharge: 20 vacation days, unlimited sick leave, and your local public holidays
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity and paternity leave to support you when it matters most
• Support for your growth: Regular feedback, internal LMS, and a mentor to help you develop
• No micromanagement: Open culture with clear goals and the autonomy to deliver
• Multicultural team: Work across continents and cultures, bringing diverse perspectives to everything we build

About the Company

OLSOM has been a reliable independent software vendor and solution provider for manufacturing and logistics companies of different scales since 2011. Our product is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) built on.NET and JavaScript / Angular, helping manufacturing companies digitalize and optimize their production processes.