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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # technical Head of Engineering - **Company:** Adyen N.V. - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Big Data, Software as a Service, Information Engineering, Distributed Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Machine Learning, Rapid Prototyping Process, Real Time Systems, Machine Learning Operations, Feature Extraction, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/head-of-engineering-adyen-protect-adyen-9904338 ## About the Role * ML & Data Enthusiast: You have a deep understanding of Machine Learning lifecycles, from data engineering and feature extraction to model deployment and monitoring. * Proven Leader: You have a track record of leading complex engineering organizations and managing other managers, specifically within high-growth fintech or SaaS environments. * Strategic Problem Solver: You can balance the immediate need for fraud mitigation with the long-term goal of reducing "false positives" to maximize merchant revenue. * Tech-Fluent: You remain technically literate and are comfortable diving into architecture discussions regarding distributed systems, data pipelines, and real-time processing. * Collaborative: You excel at building bridges between technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining the "why" behind complex (ML) decisions., * 7+ years of technical experience, including significant tenure as a hands-on software or machine learning engineer. * 5+ years of experience in manager-of-managers roles, overseeing multiple engineering teams. * Experience with High-Scale Systems: Proven track record of managing products that handle high-throughput, low-latency workloads (e.g., payments, cybersecurity, or real-time bidding). * Domain Expertise: Familiarity with fraud detection, risk management, or identity verification systems is highly preferred. ## Description You will be the strategic driver behind our risk engine, ensuring that our ML models are not only accurate and performant but also transparent and actionable for the world's largest merchants. This is a role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of big data, predictive modeling, and high-availability systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that as Adyen grows, our ability to protect our merchants and their consumers remains world-class., * Vision & Strategy: Define and execute the technical roadmap for Adyen Protect, aligning Machine Learning capabilities with the evolving needs of global e-commerce and regulatory landscapes. * Scale ML Operations: Lead four multidisciplinary teams in building and maintaining scalable infrastructure for model training, real-time scoring, and automated experimentation (A/B testing) at the millisecond level. * Engineering Excellence: Establish and maintain high standards for engineering quality and reliability. Ensure our fraud detection systems are resilient, low-latency, and capable of processing massive data volumes without downtime. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Product Leaders, Risk officers, and other parts of the business to translate complex fraud patterns into robust technical features and automated mitigation strategies. * Team Development: Mentor and grow a high-performing organization of engineers and engineering managers. Foster an inclusive environment that encourages rapid prototyping, ethical AI practices, and continuous learning. * Merchant Advocacy: Interface with our largest global merchants to understand their unique risk profiles and ensure Adyen Protect provides the granular control and insights they need to grow their business safely. ## Related Videos - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Bringing the power of AI to your application.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1010-bringing-the-power-of-ai-to-your-application) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Beyond Autocomplete: Local AI Code Completion Demystified](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/961-beyond-autocomplete-local-ai-code-completion-demystified) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development)