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Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business CommunityCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Engineering Manager role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community . This job is with Skyscanner, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

This job is with Skyscanner. Do not contact the recruiter directly.

About Skyscanner

Everyone loves travelling, but planning it? Not so much. We have spent 20 years building tools that turn travel-planning chaos into a breeze. Today, around 100 million travellers count on us every month to find flights, cars, and hotels quickly and easily. Joining Skyscanner means becoming part of a global brand striving to be the planet’s go-to travel hack accessible for all. Our vision is to be the world’s number one travel ally.

About the Role

Shape the future of SEO in the GenAI era. We are looking for an Engineering Manager for a team at the front door of Skyscanner’s business, building and optimising landing pages that bring new users to our platform every day. You will lead and manage a talented team of engineers on an ambitious journey : increasing organic sessions and exploring new AI-driven search trends. This is an opportunity to experiment, innovate, and collaborate while contributing to our mission of helping travellers everywhere.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage an 8-strong engineer squad focused on building and optimising Flights, Destinations, and Visa SEO landing pages
  • Partner closely with Design and Marketing to ensure pages are technically excellent and user-centric
  • Drive experimentation and data-driven decision making, from rapid A / B tests to long-term improvements
  • Collaborate across the business to build shared solutions at scale
  • Guide and empower the team across React, TypeScript, JavaScript, with some Java and Python
  • Coach and develop engineers into a high-performing team with a traveller-first mindset

What’s the Day-to-Day Like

  • Define, prioritise, and deliver innovative roadmaps in an ambiguous space
  • Onboard, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
  • Collaborate with colleagues in different disciplines and agencies to develop impactful solutions
  • Support the team in delivering results critical to Skyscanner’s mission

    • What We’re Looking For

  • Experience leading engineering teams or squads, ideally in consumer-facing web products
  • Strong technical fluency in modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)
  • Appreciation for or direct experience in SEO and organic growth
  • Data-driven mindset with a passion for experimentation and continuous improvement
  • Collaborative leadership style, with ability to bridge design, marketing, and global teams
  • Growth mindset; curious, adaptable, and eager to explore GenAI and search innovation
  • Genuine passion for Skyscanner’s vision of becoming the world’s number one travel ally

    • Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to be the world’s number one ally to all travellers
  • Direct, measurable impact on growth through driving organic sessions
  • Work with colleagues in London, Edinburgh, and Shenzhen
  • Lead in the intersection of SEO, AI, and user experience

    • What It’s Like Here

    We are the real deal—no corporate gloss or empty promises. We are diverse, curious, and inclusive, building products that help travellers explore the world more easily. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create an accessible workplace for all.

    We’re committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require any accommodations for interviews, please let us know. For information on policies such as hybrid working or Parental Leave, our recruitment team can provide details.

    EEO and Inclusion

    Skyscanner is committed to equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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