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Engineering Manager, Partner Tech

GetYourGuide - Zurich, Switzerland - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-23

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GetYourGuide is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Partner Tech team, which builds and operates the integration platform enabling partners to distribute and sell inventory at scale. This role leads a team of 8 engineers (mix of senior and junior, backend and frontend) and partners closely with the Product Manager to shape roadmap and strategy across a large, complex domain. Key responsibilities include: - Lead hiring, performance management, and career development for the engineering team, setting high talent standards - Partner with Product Manager in a collaborative setup to drive business results end-to-end - Foster a culture that thrives in ambiguity, embraces experimentation, and evolves based on learnings - Drive technical excellence and own system health across the team's domain - Champion an experimentation mindset, using data and partner insights to validate ideas and iterate quickly - Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business on impactful initiatives The Partner Tech platform connects GetYourGuide's supply with a diverse ecosystem of partners, helping expand reach and unlock growth opportunities. You'll work on complex, high-impact systems that enable partners to integrate seamlessly and deliver excellent experiences to travelers worldwide. GetYourGuide operates offices globally (Berlin HQ, New York, Bangkok, and others) and is committed to connecting people with unforgettable travel experiences. The company emphasizes continuous learning, international collaboration, and a people-first leadership approach. Requirements: - Seasoned engineering leader with strong ownership and ability to align technical direction with team and stakeholder needs - Comfortable navigating complex problem spaces and empowering teams to do the same - Passionate about experimentation as a core discovery and decision-making tool - Full-stack mindset with ability to engage meaningfully across backend and frontend systems - Experience applying AI technologies within product development - People-first leader who coaches and supports engineers at all levels without micromanaging - Ability to bring together newly-formed teams around shared ways of working - Deeply partner-focused with product judgment to guide roadmap and priorities for different partner types - Thrives in international, cross-functional environments with strong collaboration skills

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