Head of Software, The Hague

Our mission

At DeWarmte, we believe the energy transition only works if sustainable solutions are accessible, reliable and smart. We build technology that helps homes go gas-free easily. By combining hardware, software and data, we create systems that continuously improve over time. To scale this, we need a high-performing software team. That’s why we’re looking for a Head of Software who can build, lead and raise the bar on both output and team performance.

Your role: build the team, deliver the results‍♀️

As Head of Software, you are responsible for the performance of our software teams. Not just delivery but how the team operates, improves and scales. You make sure that: the right people are in the right roles the team delivers consistently and reliably performance is actively managed and improvedYou work closely with the CTO and leadership team, and translate company goals into clear execution and measurable results. This role is designed as a growth position, with the opportunity to grow into full ownership of the software organization as we scale.

What you will do

Build a high-performance team

Define roles and hiring needs Hire and shape the software team as we scale, Run role intakes and interviews Set clear expectations on performance and ownership Actively manage performance and give direct feedback Coach team members and develop future leaders Address underperformance early and structurally

Lead software delivery

Own delivery of the software roadmap Ensure projects are delivered on time and at high quality Lead releases and take responsibility for what goes live Act as final checkpoint before deployments

Create structure and accountability

Define how the team works (process, ownership, priorities) Ensure clarity on: who owns what what success looks like Continuously improve team effectiveness and output

Manage budget and resources

Own part of the engineering budget Make trade-offs between: speed vs cost internal vs external capacity Ensure resources are used effectively

Oversee software execution across domains

You are responsible for execution across: Customer product (webapp, native app, website) Internal systems (automations, tools, integrations, internal app) Device control software Data pipelines and availability You ensure systems: run reliably work together seamlessly continuously improve

Ensure quality and stability

Maintain high standards for code, testing and deployment Ensure stable releases with minimal bugs Act quickly on issues and improve structural weaknesses

Work across the company

Collaborate with: CTO (technical direction) Other teams (operations, sales, marketing) Ensure software supports both customer experience and internal efficiency

What we’re looking for

Strong experience in software development (backend / full-stack preferred) Experience leading teams in a fast-growing or scaling environment Proven track record of building high-performance teams Comfortable making decisions on people, priorities and trade-offs Strong ownership mindset: you take responsibility for outcomes

What makes you successful

You raise the bar on performance for yourself and others You are clear and direct in expectations and feedback You combine structure with speed You build teams that deliver, not just teams that grow

What you’ll get

Direct impact on the energy transition A product that combines hardware, software and data High ownership and responsibility A clear growth path towards a broader leadership role as we scale

Culture

We work hard, as a team We are positive, especially when it’s hard We are accountable We continuously improve

Interested?

Want to build a team that delivers the software behind the heat transition? Apply and join DeWarmte.