Engineering Manager

About
The company is a homegrown Saudi success story that built and leads the alternative hospitality sector across the Kingdom. As the largest peer-to-peer vacation rental marketplace in Saudi Arabia, the company enables travelers to explore the country through authentic stays hosted by local residents. You will lead engineering teams, ensure successful delivery of complex projects, optimize processes, elevate performance, and drive technical excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software on schedule while maintaining strong engineering standards.
• Drive system design, architecture, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure technical excellence, innovation, scalability, and reliability across all systems.
• Implement and refine development processes, workflows, and engineering tools.
• Identify risks early, build mitigation plans, and ensure delivery continuity.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively and manage budgets.
• Improve operational efficiency through best practices and optimized workflows.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, set measurable goals, and define success metrics.
• Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee governance frameworks that ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment.
• Promote compliance with regulatory, security, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including leadership roles.
• Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of software development, architecture, and modern engineering practices.
• Proven people management experience: hiring, mentoring, building teams, and performance management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid experience with Agile/Scrum, project management, and engineering process improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance provided to support your wellbeing.
• Fast career growth in a company scaling rapidly across Saudi and the region.