Engineering Manager

Indonesia’s top classified marketplace platform is searching for an inspiring Engineering Manager to drive innovation and shape digital experiences for millions.

Head of Engineering

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: engineering leadership, collaborative culture, global teams, agile environment, technology strategy, people management, growth opportunities, diverse ecosystem, innovation, continuous improvement

An exceptional opportunity awaits for you to step into the role of Head of Engineering at Indonesia’s leading classified and used car platform, a business that is transforming the automotive landscape with over 10 million monthly users. This position offers you the chance to shape the future of a vast technology ecosystem comprising more than 180 services, all while working alongside talented professionals from across India and Indonesia. You will be empowered to drive technical excellence, nurture high-performing engineering teams, and influence strategic direction in an agile, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace. The organisation values flexibility, encourages creativity, and provides a unique platform for you to make a significant impact on both people and technology. If you are passionate about building robust systems, fostering collaboration, and guiding teams towards shared success, this is your moment to shine.

• Be at the forefront of digital transformation in Indonesia’s automotive sector by leading engineering initiatives that touch millions of lives every month.
• Collaborate with diverse global teams in a flexible and inclusive environment that champions professional development and personal growth.
• Enjoy the freedom to innovate with state-of-the-art technologies while contributing to a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and mutual support.

What you'll do:

As Head of Engineering you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological vision of one of Indonesia’s most influential digital platforms. Your day-to-day will involve nurturing talent across multiple teams—guiding them through complex architectural decisions while ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed. You’ll work hand-in-hand with leaders from product management and design to turn ambitious ideas into scalable solutions that delight users. By establishing clear performance metrics and fostering open communication channels across departments, you’ll help create an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. Your commitment to process improvement will empower your teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently while maintaining a healthy balance between innovation and operational stability. Ultimately, your efforts will ensure that the organisation remains at the cutting edge of technology while providing meaningful growth opportunities for every engineer under your care.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to multiple engineering teams through senior managers and principal engineers, ensuring their ongoing development and well-being.
• Define and execute engineering strategies that align with broader technology and business objectives, setting clear goals for delivery and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with product management, design, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and execution plans.
• Drive organisational planning including headcount allocation, resource management, and team structure optimisation to maximise delivery capacity.
• Champion best practices in software development such as coding standards, code reviews, testing protocols, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, observability, and site reliability engineering.
• Foster a positive team culture rooted in ownership, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement through effective coaching and recognition.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure team health, delivery velocity, code quality, system reliability, and overall productivity.
• Balance technical debt management with feature delivery by making thoughtful trade-off decisions that benefit both short-term outcomes and long-term sustainability.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by acting as a liaison between engineering and other departments to ensure alignment on project status, milestones, challenges, and successes.
• Continuously improve engineering processes by identifying opportunities for efficiency gains in workflows while supporting an agile methodology.

What you bring:

Your extensive background as a software engineer equips you with the technical depth required for this Head of Engineering position. You bring not only hands-on experience designing robust architectures but also a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring others—helping them grow both professionally and personally. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments ensures projects stay aligned with strategic priorities while remaining adaptable when circumstances evolve. You thrive when collaborating across disciplines—whether it’s translating business needs into technical solutions or championing best practices that keep systems reliable at scale. Your openness to feedback fosters psychological safety within your teams so everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas or raising concerns early. Above all else: your warmth as a leader inspires loyalty among colleagues who know they can depend on your guidance during challenging times.

• A minimum of 12 years’ experience in professional software engineering roles with proven expertise in building large-scale distributed systems within e-commerce or similar industries.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing people leaders or high-performing engineering teams with a focus on career development and team cohesion.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related discipline demonstrating strong academic foundations in object-oriented programming principles.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals including concurrency models, data structures, algorithms, system design patterns, backend technologies (Java/Scala/Kotlin), RESTful APIs (REST/GraphQL), microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), databases (SQL/NoSQL), message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ), containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), monitoring tools (New Relic/PagerDuty), CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience implementing modern software development practices such as agile methodologies (sprint planning/iterative delivery frameworks), infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation), observability/SRE principles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly at all levels—from hands-on engineers up to executive leadership—while facilitating architectural discussions/decisions.
• Track record of driving organisational change through process improvements that enhance productivity without sacrificing quality or team morale.
• Demonstrated empathy for others combined with excellent interpersonal skills; able to foster trust-based relationships within multicultural/global teams.
• A passion for continuous learning coupled with humility; you take pride in achievements but always seek ways to do better together each day.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as Indonesia’s premier digital marketplace for automotive solutions—a place where technology meets real-world impact on an unprecedented scale. Here you’ll find an inclusive community that celebrates diversity of thought while encouraging experimentation with new tools or approaches. The company’s flat structure means your voice matters regardless of title; everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas freely without fear of hierarchy stifling innovation. With access to global networks spanning India and Indonesia plus ongoing training opportunities tailored around individual aspirations—you’ll never stop learning or expanding your horizons here. Most importantly: this is an environment where kindness counts just as much as competence; success is measured not only by what gets built but also by how people feel along the way.

What's next:

If you’re ready to inspire talented engineers while shaping the future of digital mobility in Indonesia—and want your next chapter filled with purpose—this is your invitation to apply!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; join a collaborative network where your contributions truly matter.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.