Head of Engineering
Amplified – Adelaide, SA
Careerlink People Solutions have partnered with Amplified to find an experienced and hands-on Head of Engineering, to lead the talented development and data teams.
About Amplified
Amplified is a pioneering Adelaide-based technology company redefining how attention is measured and understood in the media and advertising industry. Combining cutting-edge data science, machine learning, and creative engineering to deliver real human attention metrics that help brands and platforms drive better outcomes.
With a growing global footprint and a passionate local team, Amplified is entering an exciting new phase - consolidating platforms and scaling capability.
The Opportunity
You'll lead a team of 12 engineers and data scientists and play a key role in shaping the culture, structure, and output of the engineering function. This is both a technical and leadership position: you'll bring rigour, accountability, and mentorship to a young, enthusiastic team providing clear direction and professional growth.
You'll partner closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the engineering roadmap aligns with commercial priorities and delivers robust, scalable, and elegant solutions.
What You'll Do
* Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver on product and platform goals.
* Set and maintain high standards for code quality, architecture, and delivery processes.
* Foster a strong engineering culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
* Act as the technical representative within the broader leadership group.
* Balance innovation with pragmatic delivery
* Work closely with product, data science, and operations to drive outcomes that meet customer and business needs.
About You
* Proven experience leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams.
* Strong technical background - confident "on the tools" and across modern development practices.
* Familiarity with data science and machine learning environments.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills - able to motivate, guide, and hold teams accountable.
* Pragmatic, collaborative, and outcomes-focused - a leader who thrives in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
* Based in Adelaide
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead an innovative team and help shape the future of attention measurement technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your leadership experience to