Engineering Manager, Hostaway
EMEA
+ Stock options
Vacation rental software for property managers
Job no longer available
Vacation rental software for property managers
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To partner with property managers in the growth of their business by providing solutions to achieve their goals.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineering Manager or in a similar position with direct people management responsibilities
- A strong foundation in software engineering - you don't need to write production code daily, but you're comfortable reading and reasoning about complex systems
- Familiarity with mobile development: you understand the mobile app lifecycle, release processes, app store dynamics, and mobile-specific concerns like performance, offline behavior, and push notifications
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in a product-oriented environment, ideally within SaaS or platform businesses
- Ability to drive execution: aligning team goals, managing delivery timelines, and removing blockers
- Track record of mentoring engineers and creating an environment where people can grow and thrive
- Comfortable working in agile environments with fast-moving priorities and cross-functional teams
- Experience in remote-first teams and product companies (vs. consultancy/project shops) is preferred
What the job involves
- We're looking for a delivery-focused Engineering Manager to lead two teams that share a common trait: they work horizontally across the entire Hostaway platform rather than owning a single vertical domain
- The Mobile team (4 engineers) owns our React Native app, bringing the full power of Hostaway to property managers on the go. Your focus will be driving feature parity with our web platform and delivering the performance users expect from a native experience
- The Customer Delight team (1-3 engineers) acts as engineering's "special forces" - solving urgent, high-visibility issues and delivering cross-cutting improvements that customers feel every day. From platform-wide UX polish to automation that reduces support burden, this team makes Hostaway better everywhere
- Both teams require a leader who can context-switch across domains, coordinate with multiple product areas, and drive impact without owning a single bounded problem space. You'll guide engineers through ambiguity, ensure quality delivery across diverse initiatives, and build a culture of ownership and customer focus
- Lead two product engineering teams with a clear focus on delivery, ownership, and customer impact
- Drive mobile app priorities around feature parity and performance, ensuring a best-in-class experience for property managers
- Guide the Customer Delight team in identifying and resolving friction points across the platform
- Ensure both teams deliver high-quality software on time, with scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture
- Support engineers through mentorship, coaching, and career development - helping each person grow and succeed
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Support, and other Engineering teams to align on goals and ensure successful execution
- Foster a team culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Establish and refine engineering processes that improve delivery speed, system reliability, and team autonomy
- Partner with the Director of Engineering and other Engineering Leaders to shape org-wide practices and performance standards
- What success looks like:
- The mobile app achieves strong feature parity with web and delivers a fast, reliable experience that property managers love
- Customer Delight initiatives drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction (NPS/CSAT) and reduce support burden through automation and better tooling
- Both teams are high-performing, engaged, and growing under your leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Support, Design, and other Engineering teams runs smoothly
- You become known as a leader who can drive impact across ambiguous, platform-wide problem spaces
Application process
- If you apply for this role, you will receive an email from our Talent Acquisition team after your application has been reviewed alongside the qualifications for this role and the qualifications of others who have applied
Our take
Hostaway is an all-in-one vacation rental software solution designed to help property owners streamline and grow their businesses. Hostaway’s product provides property owners a way to present their services to the wider market, making them available on different platforms through the use of its multi-integration software.
What makes Hostaway unique is its comprehensive property management ecosystem. beyond just listings, the platform allows clients to manage their properties across a wide range of platforms, including Airbnb, Booking.com, and HomeAway. it also integrates with other key services like Stripe, Expedia, and Tripadvisor, offering customizable solutions that support the diverse needs of vacation rental hosts.
It also had impressive growth over the past five years, with revenue doubling to tripling each year. Alongside this, it recently raised substantial funding to fuel its expansion across Europe and accelerate product development. With its strong track record and clear vision for the future, the future is one of much excitement for Hostaway.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
84% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Dec 2024
$401.4m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2023
$175m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $579.2m
Company benefits
- Company stock options provided to every role
- Career advancement opportunities
- Dynamic international culture
Company HQ
Brickell, Miami, FL
Leadership
Marcus Räder
(Co-Founder & CEO)They have previously served as Product Manager and then Advertising Operations Manager at Kiosked, before moving to be Product Manager at Yousician.
Saber Kordestanchi
(Co-Founder & CSO)They co-founded OrumITC before moving to serve as a Software Engineer at booncon and then Kiosked. They were CTO and COO at Hostaway before becoming CSO.
Ken Weary
(COO)An accomplished international SaaS Executive and Operations Leader specializing in scaling B2B companies to new heights. They joined Hostaway in 2024 as COO.
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