Engineering Manager, Checkout

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GetYourGuide is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Checkout team in Zurich. In this role you’ll own engineering hiring and performance management, partner with the Product Manager to shape roadmaps, and drive high‑impact delivery as the Checkout modernization emphasizes AI‑first, scalable solutions across the checkout flow. You should be a pragmatic leader who aligns technical plans with stakeholders, coaches engineers without micromanaging, and translates complexity into customer and business value in an international, cross‑functional environment. Startup or product ownership experience is a plus. To apply, submit an English CV through the form and explore how we hire and life at GetYourGuide; questions to [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer with a hybrid Zurich setup.

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

The Checkout team is responsible for the checkout flow across our website and apps. Our mission is to deliver a seamless, fast, and secure path from activity selection to payment, helping travelers shortlist, book, and maximize value through low-friction checkout and easy-to-use accounts - driving conversion, competitiveness and sustainable customer growth for both new and returning travelers. The team is also driving a major modernization of our tech stack, with a focus on high-quality AI-first development and scalability.

Your mission

• Be responsible for all hiring and performance management topics on the Engineering side, helping your engineers reach their full potential
• Partner closely with your Product Manager to shape the roadmap and portfolio allocation, and drive high-impact delivery
• Find pragmatic solutions to complex technical challenges that span across multiple services, platforms and domains of our marketplace
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the business on strategic initiatives

Your toolkit

• You have a strong sense of ownership ensuring that technical and project plans are aligned with your stakeholders & team members for delivery
• Enjoy approaching complex topics with an open mind and eye for simplicity.
• Have a passion for people, supporting and coaching your engineers without going into micromanagement mode.
• Not only care about technical topics but are passionate about creating value for our customers and the business and apply that judgment to your own roadmap.
• Motivated to work in an international cross-functional environment.

Extras that give you an edge

• Experience working in a startup environment taking projects from start to finish
• Experience working in (or closely with) e-commerce marketplaces
• Experience operating as a product manager/owner

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 [email protected].

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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