Summary
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team focused on a high-traffic product surface. You will own performance, reliability, and evolution of a core user experience, partnering closely with Product and Design. Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience including 2+ years leading teams, strong backend/full-stack background, and familiarity with modern web technologies like TypeScript, Laravel, and SSR frameworks. Experience with AI tools (LLMs) is a plus. Must reside in the Netherlands and be able to commute to the office at least twice per week.
Highlights
Hybrid work model, free office lunch, generous holiday days, work-from-home setup budget, learning budget, pension scheme, equity scheme, sports discount, choice of hardware, annual company trip.
Description
About Studocu:
Studocu was founded on the principle that equal access to study notes reduces inequality between students.
Today, we make it easy for 60 million students, across 120,000 institutions, to share 50 million study resources (1 new each second!) We even offer cutting-edge AI learning tools such as Studocu AI and Class Recording on the Studocu app.
Now, we’re looking for more exceptional talent to help us build what’s next.
Join our team of 132+ talented, unique and ambitious individuals from all over the world - just like the students who use our platform - and let’s grow smarter, together.
About this opportunity:
As the Engineering Manager for our On-Platform team, you’ll take ownership of one of our most critical product surfaces: the document page.
This is where millions of students interact with our core experience every day.
You’ll lead a high-performing team at the intersection of product, engineering, and AI - shaping how users discover, engage with, and benefit from our content at scale.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll combine product thinking, technical depth, and people leadership to drive meaningful improvements.
You’ll work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, experimenting, learning, and iterating quickly - while helping your team do their best work.
What you’ll be doing in this role:
Lead and grow a cross-functional team of engineers through coaching, mentorship, and clear directionOwn the performance, reliability, and evolution of the document page - one of our highest-traffic product areasPartner closely with Product and Design to define strategy, priorities, and user-centric solutionsUse data and user insights to identify opportunities, optimise journeys, and drive measurable impactBring AI into the core of how your team works and builds - improving both workflows and product capabilitiesNavigate changing priorities and help the team make smart trade-offs with clarity and confidenceCollaborate with Engineering Managers and leadership to align on strategy and resolve dependenciesEnsure engineering has a strong voice in product decisions, balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalabilityStay close to the technical work, contributing to deep discussions and guiding architectural decisions
What you’ll bring to the team:
6+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading and managing engineersExperience working in product-led environments with a strong focus on user impact and metricsProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with Product and DesignExperience building or optimising high-traffic web platforms (SEO knowledge is a strong plus)Solid technical background in backend or full-stack development (distributed systems experience is a plus)Familiarity with modern web technologies such as TypeScript, Laravel, and SSR frameworks like Next.jsExperience leveraging AI tools (e.g.
LLMs) in engineering or product workflowsA builder mindset with a track record of improving systems, processes, or team effectivenessStrong communication skills and the ability to align diverse stakeholdersA pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with a bias for action, ownership, and continuous improvement
Other things that will make you the ideal candidate for us:
You’re currently a resident in the Netherlands, a commutable distance from our office in AmsterdamYou’re someone who will enjoy coming to our office at least twice per week!
Why you'll love it here:
Awesome office in the centre of Amsterdam - with a garden!Hybrid working policy - we’d love to see you in our office 2 days per week!Free office lunch - prepared by Chef Valentijn - coffee, tea and snacks24 holiday days - plus, options to buy leave and take 4 weeks working abroadA Work From Home set-up budget of up to 800 EurosLearning & Development budget of 2,500 Euros per yearFree in-house Dutch lessons for those who want to learnTravel Card (NS Business), depending on where you’re livingPension scheme - we match your 2% contributionLook to the future with our SAR equity schemeCompany boat trips and an open in-office bar on a Friday!OneFit sports subscription discountYour choice of Mac or Linux techAn epic annual company trip