Senior Software Engineer (path to Engineering manager)

Are you a hands-on Senior Software Engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to transition into an Engineering Manager position, where you’ll not only leverage your technical expertise but also develop your leadership skills.

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll have a significant impact on shaping the technical direction of our pricing platform and service offerings. You’ll stay deeply involved in technical problem-solving and architectural decisions while leading and mentoring a team of talented engineers.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on both hands-on coding and technical leadership, ensuring we deliver innovative, data-driven solutions in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Technical Strategy and Product Evolution

• Define the technical strategy and oversee the evolution of our pricing platform and service offering to our guests to ensure tailored pricing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Dispatching, Marketplace, Consumer Product and Data to ensure our systems align with business goals and customer needs.

Delivery and Operational Excellence

• Guide the team in setting and achieving clear goals, ensuring high-quality feature development and system reliability.

• Implement efficient workflows and agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Make decisive and informed decisions, balancing quality, timelines, and business requirements.

Leadership and Team Development

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, guiding them to solve problems proactively and collaboratively.

• Encourage professional growth, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities for team members.

• Address challenges within the team confidently, including handling difficult situations and making tough decisions when necessary.

• Foster a collaborative and communicative team culture, ensuring alignment across functions and proactive problem-solving.

 ABOUT YOU:

• You are proactive, curious, and a team player.

• Proven track record as senior software engineer with background in backend engineering.

• Interested in stepping foot into managing and growing teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Passionate about fostering team growth, with a proven track record of mentoring and supporting individual development.

• Deep understanding of auction systems, marketplaces, or ride-hailing platforms, with a focus on driving tailored and attractive offers.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and active engagement in decision-making.

• Decisive and confident in handling complex situations.