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We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers including Google Maps and Booking.com.\nWe are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.\nThe opportunity\nWe are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Search team. The role entails contributing to the product & technical domains of excellence in the main API product that enables large retailers to seamlessly purchase tickets from bus & rail carriers worldwide.\nThis is a highly skilled, senior engineering team operating in a highly complex, high-throughput, and low-latency domain.\nYou will be stepping into an area where performance and cost-efficiency are critical, and your biggest challenge will be technical and strategic. With our platform scaling rapidly, your mission is to prepare our architecture for 10x growth. 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You are also adaptable and willing to learn.\n\nYou show extreme ownership over your domain's health and are comfortable operating in an environment where technical challenges far outweigh basic language-level syntax issues.\n\nYou are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.\n\nWhat you can expect:\nMake a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.\n\nOwn your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.\n\nBuild with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions.\n\nWork with industry leaders. Our partners include Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.\n\nGrow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day.\n\nWork your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow.\n\nOur hiring team for this role:\nYour Talent Partner (TP) and point of contact is Lorena Rebenciuc, and the Hiring Manager (HM) is Bartosz Pranczke.\nFor any queries, contact your Talent Partner at ( ).\n\nDo you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability and scalability, and the most advanced technology? 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