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VP Engineering Executive Search · Amsterdam

VP Engineering search for Amsterdam teams that ship.

We place VP Engineering, Director of Engineering, and Head of Platform leaders across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and the wider Netherlands. Engaged mandates only. Partner-led from brief to offer.

8 in 10 still in role at 12 months. 100% completion on engaged mandates. 7% counter-offer rate.

Confidential · 45 minutes · Partner-led · No obligation

Firm at a glance

Operating discipline, measured.

Placements filled in first 12 months

35d

Median time from brief to shortlist

7%

Counter-offer defection across mandates

25+

Years continuous practice

Sectors served from Amsterdam

Where VP Engineering mandates run.

FinTech & PaymentsEnterprise SaaSCloud InfrastructureAI & Machine LearningMedTechCybersecurity

Frequently asked

VP Engineering Executive Search Amsterdam, answered.

How long does a VP Engineering search take in Amsterdam?

Median time from brief to shortlist is four weeks. Full placement including offer typically completes within eight to ten weeks across the Netherlands.

Do you place Director of Engineering and Head of Platform alongside VP Engineering?

Yes. We place the full engineering leadership stack — VP Engineering, Director of Engineering, Head of Platform, Head of Product Engineering, and Head of AI Engineering — under retained engagement.

Can Sercxi support cross-border engineering hires between Amsterdam and Singapore?

Yes. Sercxi is the only retained firm running simultaneous engineering leadership mandates across Amsterdam, Singapore, and Dubai under one mandate framework.

Does Sercxi work on contingency for engineering roles?

No. Sercxi operates exclusively on engaged mandates. We run a maximum of six active searches at any time.

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