Senior Software Engineering Manager

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Amsterdam, NLD
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Logistics • Software
We make a unified map designed for every moving vehicle
The Role
Leads and scales a full-stack engineering organization delivering consumer mobile and web navigation products. Responsibilities include people leadership, recruiting and retention, product and technology strategy, architecture, operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, engineering best practices, and adoption of AI-enabled development practices.
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What's the role?
About the team 

HERE WeGo brings HERE’s world-class location technology directly to consumers through a globally used navigation and mapping experience across mobile and web. As the team behind HERE’s flagship consumer product, we transform cutting-edge mapping, routing, and mobility capabilities into intuitive experiences that help millions of users navigate and explore the world every day.

We are an empowered, cross-functional team with end-to-end ownership of the product, from innovation and strategy to delivery and operation. Working at the forefront of location technology, we tackle complex real-world challenges, embrace new technologies, and continuously push the boundaries of what consumer navigation can be.


As the leader of the engineering function, you will help us:

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing full-stack engineering organization for mobile apps, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence
  • Partner closely with Product Management and cross-functional stakeholders to define, align, and execute the product and technology vision, strategy, and roadmap for the WeGo products for mobile and web
  • Drive the evolution of large-scale consumer mobile and web applications, ensuring world-class user experiences, scalable architecture, operational excellence, and long-term technology sustainability
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent while ensuring teams have the skills, resources, processes, and tools required to deliver business outcomes effectively
  • Champion engineering best practices, innovation, and technical excellence, contributing to and influencing the broader engineering community across HERE Technologies
  • Lead the organization's adoption of AI-enabled engineering and product development practices, empowering teams to leverage emerging technologies responsibly to accelerate innovation, productivity, and customer value.
Who are you?

You are an inspiring engineering leader who combines technical judgment with strong people leadership. You thrive in highly collaborative environments, partnering with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful customer experiences at scale. You are passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, and enabling engineers to do their best work.


You bring a strategic mindset and a proven ability to translate vision into execution. You are comfortable navigating complexity, driving change, and leading through technology transformations, including the adoption of AI-powered engineering practices.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive software engineering experience, with significant experience leading and scaling engineering teams.A track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining effective engineering teams.Experience delivering high-quality consumer-facing mobile and web products at scale.Experience working effectively across Product Management, Engineering, Security, Operations, Finance, and other organizational functions.A strong technical foundation that enables you to guide architectural decisions, foster engineering excellence, and balance innovation with operational reliability.
  • Passion for emerging technologies and a strong understanding of how AI can transform both software development and customer experiences
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

What Do We Offer?
  • A great work-life balance.
  • A hybrid working model, with three days per week from our Amsterdam office.
  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of consumer navigation and location-based experiences.
  • Challenging problems with meaningful real-world impact.
  • Collaborative and encouraging colleagues.
  • Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.
  • Regular feedback.
  • Competitive salary plus bonus.
  • Employee wellness programs and life-coaching sessions.
  • A diverse, international workplace with colleagues from 60+ countries.
Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.


At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.


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As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.


HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive software engineering experience
  • Significant experience leading and scaling engineering teams
  • Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining effective engineering teams
  • Experience delivering consumer-facing mobile and web products at scale
  • Experience collaborating across Product Management, Engineering, Security, Operations, Finance, and other functions
  • Strong technical foundation for guiding architectural decisions and engineering excellence
  • Understanding of how AI can transform software development and customer experiences
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

What the Team is Saying

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HERE Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are consistently described as solid core offerings, and feedback suggests premiums and coverage are generally competitive. Employer materials and employee accounts align that comprehensive medical benefits are a dependable part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, flexible vacation arrangements, and options like sabbaticals and volunteer leave are highlighted frequently. Feedback suggests these policies meaningfully support work-life balance, though utilization can depend on team workload and manager approval.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Depending on location, employees point to transportation subsidies, fitness programs, subsidized meals, and paid volunteer time as valuable extras. Feedback suggests these perks enhance overall lifestyle and complement the core benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Amsterdam
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology company that created the first digital map over 35 years ago. Today we are the world's leading location platform company with a global footprint across 52 countries. Although our strongest presence is in the automotive industry, we also work with leading companies across a wide range of industries, including transport and logistics, mobility, manufacturing and retail and the public sector.

Why Work With Us

At HERE, we're always excited about discovering people who share our passion for building innovative solutions that make the world easier to navigate. We believe our success is powered by our team's diversity, creativity and collaboration and we're always looking for opportunities to grow it further.

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