Digital Waffle
Head of Technology
Digital WaffleGermany20 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology, Engineering

Head of Technology


About the role

We’re working with a fast-growing, international technology business operating at the forefront of immersive and extended reality experiences. The company blends advanced engineering with creative innovation to deliver large-scale, high-impact digital experiences worldwide.


As Head of Technology, you’ll take ownership of the technical vision and execution across the organisation. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll shape long-term technology strategy, lead multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in driving innovation across next-generation XR platforms.


What’s on offer

  • €90-100k
  • A senior leadership role within an innovative, globally scaling technology company
  • Significant autonomy and influence over technical direction and decision-making
  • Flat hierarchies with fast, pragmatic decision processes
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with highly skilled technical teams


Key responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional engineering and technology team
  • Define and evolve the technology roadmap to support scalable, high-performance XR products
  • Evaluate, select, and implement new tools, platforms, and technologies
  • Ensure high standards across software quality, security, reliability, and delivery
  • Partner closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align technology with business strategy
  • Manage technology budgets, resource planning, and delivery timelines
  • Build external technology partnerships and stay ahead of emerging market and technology trends


About you

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Proven leadership experience in complex, technology-driven environments (e.g. XR, VR/AR, gaming, simulation, or advanced consumer tech)
  • Strong understanding of modern software and hardware architectures, infrastructure, and cloud environments
  • Experience scaling engineering teams, platforms, and operational processes
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
  • Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence in an international setting

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