AI & Software Engineering Manager

About the role

Dryyve connects local car rental businesses with international distribution channels, technology and a unified brand. It is looking for an experienced, hands-on AI & Software Engineering Manager to lead its technology team in Beirut and turn business priorities into reliable, scalable solutions. Working closely with the CEO, the manager provides day-to-day technical leadership, manages the team and takes ownership of projects from planning and development through testing, deployment and ongoing improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage the AI and software engineering team, setting clear priorities and accountability.
• Translate business challenges into practical solutions, defined requirements and measurable delivery milestones.
• Guide the design and development of web applications, internal systems, APIs and integrations.
• Review code and architecture, and contribute directly to complex or critical technical work.
• Develop and oversee AI-powered solutions and automation, including integration, evaluation, reliability and operating costs.
• Establish standards for software quality, automated testing, security and performance.
• Manage CI/CD, deployment readiness, monitoring, backups and recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes and ensure fixes are properly tested.
• Protect customer and business data through access controls, secure development practices and privacy measures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external developers and technology partners, and report progress, risks and decisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience developing and delivering production software, with strong hands-on technical skills.
• Previous experience leading developers or technical teams and managing projects through to completion.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, application security and data protection.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in Beirut.
• An advantage: experience in mobility, travel, car rental, booking platforms, payments or partner integrations, and experience preparing solution proposals or advising stakeholders on technology adoption.

Required skills

• Modern web applications, backend development, APIs and databases
• Linux or cloud hosting, Git, automated testing, CI/CD and production troubleshooting
• Building AI-enabled applications, integrations or workflow automation