Yassir
Yassir25mo ago

Head of Engineering - Financial Services

EgyptEgypt·CairoFull-timeexecutive
EngineeringOtherManagementEngineering Manager
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Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria,

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Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (~$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.
We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally.
Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation drives success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At Yassir we are revolutionizing the tech industry with our groundbreaking super app. Our platform seamlessly integrates multiple services, providing users with unparalleled convenience and efficiency. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our talented team and drive our ambitious goals forward.
  • Hire outstanding engineering talents and scale our tech team across Europe/Africa
  • Contribute to the company technical culture and be responsible for the success and personal growth of our engineers
  • Oversee mobile, front-end and back-end development teams and their projects. Ensure they can deliver their best work by spotting and alleviating blockers, setting IT processes, coaching teammates, and setting the bar for technical excellence
  • Review architecture of products and suggest improvements
  • Work with the product team to plan and oversee the execution of the product roadmap and contribute to designing strategies for future developments
  • Work experience as a head of engineering, engineer director or in a similar senior-level position at an engineering department
  • Successful track record recruiting outstanding tech talents and managing multiple engineering teams
  • Extensive experience with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, continuous delivery, and modern human-computer interfaces
  • Hands-on experience in back-end and front-end development and in enterprise architecture
  • Good understanding of agile methodologies
  • Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
  • Excellent project management skills, ideally experience managing remote teams.
  • Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space is a plus
  • BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
  • 😎 You will be part of one of the first Algerian startups to go through the Y Combinator program and one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa. We are current in +40 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal & France)
  • 🤙🏽Have a lasting impact on our company's culture
  • 🚀 Perfect timing with renowned investors to build something great
  • 📈 Extremely steep learning curve with own responsibility and intensive guidance
  • 💯 Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Cairo, Egypt
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    EG
    Listed under
    Egypt

    Listing Details

    Posted
    March 18, 2024
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    Days active
    39
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    33%
    Scored at
    May 5, 2026

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    Yassir is a leading super app in French-speaking Africa, offering on-demand services like ride-hailing, food/grocery delivery, and financial services.

    Employees
    3k+
    Founded
    2017
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    YassirHead of Engineering - Financial Services