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Engineering Manager - Mobility (France)
Yassir, France
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jan 23, 2022
Last Date
Feb 23, 2022
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Job Description
ABOUT YASSIR
Yassir is the leading super App for on demand and payment services in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 26 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (+$43M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world including Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Doordash, among others.
We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally. Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era.
We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplaceto bring people what they need while infusing social values.
ABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for an Engineering Manager, who will set up and lead our tech hub in Paris. You will be responsible for building and developing an outstanding engineering and product team that supports Yassir's rapid growth. You possess unparalleled strategic thinking, outstanding project management and leadership skills? - then this job is for you! TASKS- Work with Yassir's leadership and product managers to understand hiring needs and develop a hiring strategy for France
- Hire outstanding talents and scale our tech team in France
- Manage the local tech and product team, ensure delivery according to the roadmap and coordinate activities with the Berlin and Algiers offices
- Contribute to the company culture and be responsible for the success and personal growth of our team in France
- Contribute to the company's overall strategy working closely with the engineering, data and operations teams
- Liaise with our Algiers and Berlin office and manage the different stakeholders across countries and products
REQUIREMENTS- At least 10 years of experience and 3 years as an engineering manager
- Successful track record recruiting outstanding tech talents
- You have a tech background
- Outstanding written amp; verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Good understanding of agile methodologies
- Highly organised. Great interpersonal skills and leadership abilities with a strategic mind
- Excellent project management skills, ideally experience managing remote teams.
- Fluent in French, English and Arabic.
- Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility or on-demand service space is a plus
- Startup founder experience (CEO or COO) is a plus
- BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
BENEFITS- Attractive offer with a competitive salary and generous stock options in the business
- Personal development budget
- Flexible work from home policy
- Possibility to work from our office in Algiers, Tunis our Morocco
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN YASSIR- Join one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa
- Have a lasting impact on our company's culture - you'll be one of the first employees in our Europe office.
- Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans
- We are the first Algerian startup to go through Y Combinator program and we’re backed by top investors including Unpopular Ventures, Rebel Fund and DainTree VC.
How to apply
Please fill in the form and upload your CV in English. We review applications on a rolling basis and give equal opportunities. We celebrate diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment.
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