Engineering Manager - Recommendations Platform Team

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. Leadership/Team Quote: The mission of the Recommendation Platform team is to build a centralized platform driving Personalized Recommendations at scale. The platform serves different kinds of recommendations (destinations, properties, attractions, etc), with intricate infrastructure allowing internal teams to define and configure complex recommendation use cases using AI/ML. Our primary goal is to help customers find the best place to stay and build a highly personalized travel experience, all while accommodating the unique challenges which makes Booking.com the industry leader it is today. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Lead and manage a team of engineers in a fast-paced and complex environment. Own the architecture across the team and drive architectural alignment. Define, shape and deliver the technical roadmap. Inspire and motivate a global and cross-functional team. Lead by example by taking ownership, being proactive and collaborating. Ensure operational excellence and own technical incident management. Qualifications & Skills: 2+ years leading and managing a team of 3-6 software developers, ensuring their professional development and effectiveness. At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development. Experience with Java, Scala or Kotlin as a server side programming language. Demonstrated experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, MySQL and Redis. Relevant experience working on high-scale distributed systems that impact a large customer base. BSc or MSc or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equal industry experience. Experience in leading cross functional teams and development of AI/ML products. Advantage.. Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include: Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country) Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Application Process: Let’s go places together: How we Hire This role does not come with relocation assistance. Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive. Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.