Software Engineering Manager

About us: At  Gathern , we’re not just a platform, we’re the 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, Gathern enables travelers to explore the country through  authentic stays hosted by local residents   while directly supporting  Saudi Vision 2030  by boosting tourism, empowering communities, and expanding accommodation supply. Backed by our  SAR 270 million Series B funding round   led by  Sanabil Investments (PIF-owned)  and valuing Gathern at  over SAR 1 billion!  We’re entering an exciting new chapter of growth, innovation, and regional expansion as we prepare for a future  Tadawul listing. With  5M+ users  , guests from  150+ nationalities  , a network of  72,000+ hospitality units  , and more than  SAR 2 billion paid  to  33,000+ Saudi hosts , Gathern stands as one of the  fastest-growing tech companies in the Kingdom , holding a  44% national market share  and  53% in Riyadh! This is your opportunity to join a company that’s  redefining travel  and  shaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia! We are looking for an Engineering Manager who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and operational discipline. You will lead engineering teams, ensure successful delivery of complex projects, optimize processes, elevate performance, and drive technical excellence across the organization. You will play a critical role in shaping engineering culture, scaling systems, improving execution, and aligning technical initiatives with business strategy. Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership & Delivery • 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. 2. People Management & Team Development • 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. • Support career growth, learning, coaching, and capability development. • Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, QA, Cloud, and Business teams. 3. Operations, Governance & Compliance • Oversee governance frameworks that ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment. • Promote compliance with regulatory, security, and organizational requirements. • Document and maintain best practices, processes, and operational playbooks. • Implement reporting mechanisms to track engineering performance and progress. • Provide timely updates on team delivery, challenges, risks, and business-impact issues.