Engineering ManagerAirAsia • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Engineering Manager
AirAsia • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30+ days ago
Job descriptionProvide architectural guidance for real‑time systems. Ensure best practices for coding, testing, observability, and secure development. Drive technical standards across React Native apps, backend services, APIs, and infra. Collaborate with platform, data, and infra teams to ensure scalability and cost efficiency. Own sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release management across squads. Monitor system SLAs—availability, latency, booking success rate, and error budgets. Ensure seamless app updates, backend deployments, and CI / CD pipelines. Partner with QA, SRE, Ops teams to uphold reliability and resilience of production systems. Work closely with Product, Ops, and Design to deliver impactful features at speed. Provide technical input during product discovery, UX reviews, and growth initiatives. Partner with Operations and Business stakeholders to improve driver supply, rider demand, and marketplace efficiency. 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in leadership (Tech Lead, EM, or equivalent). Experience leading cross‑functional teams delivering consumer‑grade apps or platforms at scale. Strong technical background in mobile (React Native) and / or backend (Node.js, Java, or equivalent). Proven track record in managing real‑time, transactional, or high‑availability systems. Familiar with CI / CD, monitoring, and cloud platforms (GCP / AWS). Prior experience in ride‑hailing, mobility, logistics, or other two‑sided marketplaces. Understanding of microservices, event‑driven architectures, and data streaming. Knowledge of payment systems, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance. Experience with marketplace algorithms (dispatching, routing, pricing). Exposure to superapp ecosystems and modular service integration. Build the next‑generation mobile experience for one of ASEAN’s most loved travel brands. High ownership environment with the freedom to influence mobile architecture and direction. Collaborate with passionate designers, product owners, and senior tech leads. Enjoy travel perks and exposure to cross‑regional product teams within Capital A.
About AirAsia MOVE
AirAsia MOVE is a dynamic ASEAN-focused budget travel platform redefining how people experience and book travel. As part of Capital A, we’re building products that span flights, hotels, e-hailing, experiences, payments, and more—powered by a tech-first mindset and a relentless focus on customer experience. Join us in shaping the digital future of travel across the region.
About the Role
As an Engineering Manager – AirAsia Ride, you’ll lead cross-functional engineering squads responsible for building and scaling our ride-hailing platform. You oversee systems spanning mobile (React Native), backend (Node.js), real-time services, job assignments, payments, and operational tooling. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining people management, technical direction, and delivery ownership to ensure a seamless, reliable, and delightful experience for both riders and drivers.
Key Responsibilities
Team Management & Growth
- Manage, coach, and grow a team of software engineers across mobile, backend, and QA.
- Conduct career development, performance reviews, and growth planning.
- Foster a high‑performance engineering culture emphasizing delivery, reliability, and innovation.
Technical Oversight
Delivery & Execution
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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