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Engineering Manager, Partner Tech

Lead a team of engineers in building scalable integration solutions for GetYourGuide's partner ecosystem.

Location
Zurich
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
lead
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 4 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 22 hours ago

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Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Lead hiring and performance management for a team of engineers
  • Partner with the Product Manager to shape and deliver the roadmap
  • Foster a culture that thrives in ambiguity and experimentation
  • Drive technical excellence and system health
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders

Must have

  • Strong ownership and alignment with technical direction
  • Experience in backend and frontend systems
  • People-first leadership style

Nice to have

  • Experience with AI technologies
  • Ability to navigate complex problem spaces
  • Experience in an international, cross-functional environment

Practical constraints

  • Three days of in-office collaboration per week

Role intensity

10% coding — mostly leadership/strategy

AI in the day-to-day

Experienced in applying AI technologies within product development.

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Transportation Budget Fitness Budget Health and Wellness Benefits Remote Work Personal Growth Budget Language Reimbursement

Joblaze summary

The Engineering Manager for Partner Tech at GetYourGuide oversees a team of eight engineers, focusing on hiring, performance management, and fostering a culture of experimentation and collaboration. This role requires a strong technical background across both backend and frontend systems, with an emphasis on applying AI technologies in product development. Ideal candidates are seasoned leaders who can navigate complex challenges and support a diverse team, thriving in an international and cross-functional environment. The position is part of a team dedicated to building scalable solutions that enhance partner integration and improve system health.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on GetYourGuide's careers page September 27, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Engineering Manager, Partner Tech role remote?
It's hybrid — GetYourGuide expects some on-site time in Zurich .
Where is the role based?
GetYourGuide is hiring for this position in Zurich .
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Backend, Frontend.
What seniority level is this role?
GetYourGuide targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Engineering Manager, Partner Tech role at GetYourGuide.

From the original posting

Change the way the world travels

Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours. Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.

Team mission

Partner Tech builds and operates the integration platform that enables GetYourGuide’s partners to distribute and sell our inventory at scale, reliably and efficiently. The team works on complex, high-impact systems that connect our supply with a diverse ecosystem of partners, helping expand GetYourGuide’s reach and unlock new opportunities for growth. We focus on building scalable, resilient solutions that make it easy for partners to integrate with GetYourGuide and deliver a seamless experience to travelers around the world.

Your mission

  • Lead hiring and performance management for a team of 8 engineers (senior to junior across backend and frontend), setting a high bar for talent and enabling engineers to grow and perform at their best
  • Partner closely with the Product Manager in a highly collaborative setup to shape and deliver the roadmap and strategy, driving business results across a large, complex domain end-to-end
  • Foster a culture that thrives in ambiguity, embraces experimentation, and continuously evolves based on learnings
  • Drive technical excellence and own and raise the system health of the team
  • Champion an experimentation mindset, leveraging data and partner insights to validate ideas and iterate quickly
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business to drive impactful initiatives

Your toolkit

  • A seasoned engineering leader with strong ownership, aligning technical direction with team and stakeholder needs
  • Comfortable navigating complex problem spaces and empowering your team to do the same
  • Passionate about experimentation as a core tool for discovery and decision-making
  • Bring a full-stack mindset and can engage meaningfully across backend and frontend systems
  • Experienced in applying AI technologies within product development
  • A people-first leader who coaches and supports engineers at all levels without micromanaging, and who can bring a growing, newly-formed team together around a shared way of working
  • Deeply partner-focused, using product judgment to guide roadmap and priorities for different types of partners rather than individual consumers
  • Thrive in an international, cross-functional environment with strong collaboration skills

How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary

  • Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
  • Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
  • A hybrid working approach with three days of in-office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at-home focus time
  • Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
  • Monthly transportation and fitness budget
  • Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities
  • Language reimbursement program
  • Health and wellness benefits


And more…

How to apply

Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com.

We are an equal opportunities employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.

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