Job Description
About Us_
// At Masabi, we’re driving the fare payment revolution, powering the journeys of millions all over the world. We build fare collection platforms that allow riders to seamlessly buy and present tickets for public transport either on their mobile phones, from a ticket machine, or even by tapping their bank card to travel.
Our Justride platform is used in over 250 locations globally, including some of the largest cities in the world. With our industry-first mobile ticketing SDK, we’ve partnered with large players in the transport space, including Uber, Moovit and Transit.
Your own journey is important to us too. Choosing a role here means joining a network of innovators from all walks of life; a group of passionate individuals who consistently deliver. Here, you’ll find the tools you need to build the career you want. Whether you’re taking the direct route or trying a new path, we’ll support you no matter what.
The Role_
// We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team on a fixed-term basis, covering a maternity leave for 6 to 12 months. You’ll step into an established team, providing continuity in leadership, delivery, and team development during this period.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance delivery, people management, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, and Delivery peers across regions to ensure your team continues to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining a strong, supportive team culture.
Location_
// This role is available in a fully remote model for candidates based in Romania
Responsibilities_
Own the day-to-day delivery of your team, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes aligned with product and business goals
Lead delivery rituals such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; continuously improve how your team works
Partner closely with Product Managers to shape backlogs, clarify requirements, and align on priorities and timelines
Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and Principal Engineers to ensure alignment on technical direction and delivery plans
Maintain operational excellence, including system reliability, incident management, and support processes
Support and develop your team through regular 1:1s, feedback, and growth conversations
Foster an inclusive, supportive team environment where people feel safe to contribute and grow
Help manage performance, engagement, and wellbeing across the team, ensuring continuity during the maternity cover period
Provide visibility on delivery progress, risks, and metrics to stakeholders
Contribute to hiring and onboarding if needed, supporting the team’s stability and continuity
About You _
You bring experience leading engineering teams in a product-led, SaaS environment
You have a background in software engineering and are comfortable engaging in technical discussions with your team
You’ve owned delivery outcomes end-to-end, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
You’re a people-focused leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and supporting others to grow
You communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
You’re comfortable working across teams and time zones, building strong relationships with Product and Engineering peers
You thrive in environments where priorities evolve, and you can bring clarity and structure when needed
You approach leadership with empathy, curiosity, and a focus on continuous improvement
Some of our benefits_
25 days holiday per year plus the Christmas Shutdown (another 3-4 days)
Premium medical care via Regina Maria
Mental health support
Menopause support
Regular social gatherings with a monthly allowance for each employee
Up to €1000 training budget per year
€200 to spend on your home office
Choice of workstation
Ability to work for up to 3 months per year from any country in the world
Careers at Masabi are for people going places - driven by a mission to make transit fair and accessible for all.
// We are a network of innovators from all walks of life, passionate about making a difference. At Masabi, we operate with openness and trust, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Whoever you are, just be yourself.
// We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled and neurodivergent people, and can make adjustments at any stage of the process. You’re also welcome to share your pronouns whenever you feel comfortable. Together, we simplify journeys, remove barriers, and improve daily life for millions.
Why Join Masabi?
Driven by Purpose – We believe in journeys made simple. The work isn’t always easy, but the best things never are.
Encouraged to Accelerate – Masabi is going places and our people are in the driving seat. Whether you’re taking the direct route or exploring new paths, we support your journey.
Advancing with Empathy – We put people first and foster a culture of learning, not blame. No matter your cargo, we share the load.
We’re already powering journeys - are you ready to join us?
