Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. As we evolve from a single-category leader into a multi-product travel platform, we are building the next generation of B2B connectivity, blending modular architecture, unified product experiences and AI-powered intelligence. This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of that transformation. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of Engineering to lead engineering delivery across our multi-product B2B platform. This role is accountable for engineering outcomes across Product Engineering, Platform Engineering and Engineering Excellence. You will shape engineering strategy, steward architecture direction, embed modern AI-enabled practices and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery at scale. You will play a key role in transitioning CarTrawler into a multi-travel platform business, balancing platform evolution with operational excellence. What you will do as a Director of Engineering Set Engineering Strategy & Direction Define and execute an engineering strategy aligned to business goals and platform ambition. Lead architectural evolution toward API-first, modular, scalable services. Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform sustainability and risk reduction. Govern strategic technical initiatives including modernisation and architectural convergence. Drive Execution & Delivery Excellence Ensure high-quality, predictable delivery across multiple squads and domains. Establish strong operating rhythms, planning discipline and measurable delivery health. Remove cross-team blockers and optimise ways of working. Own and evolve the engineering operating model with clear accountability and decision rights. Lead Platform & Governance Steward enterprise architecture in partnership with Product and Infrastructure leadership. Champion reliability, security-by-design, observability and operational resilience. Embed interoperability, reusable services and API lifecycle standards. Align engineering decisions with commercial and product outcomes. Embed AI & Engineering Excellence Define and lead the GenAI engineering agenda across the platform. Establish scalable AI patterns and production-ready operational controls. Ensure responsible AI adoption including governance, privacy and risk management. Drive developer productivity through modern tooling, CI/CD, automation and AI-assisted engineering. Raise the bar on quality, craftsmanship and technical sustainability. Build & Lead a High-Performance Organisation Lead and develop senior engineering leaders. Shape organisation design, capability planning and succession. Strengthen engineering culture, talent density and employer brand. Foster an inclusive, accountable and continuously improving environment. Partner at Executive Level Operate as a senior leader within Product & Technology and across the enterprise. Partner closely with Product, Infrastructure, Security, Data and Commercial teams. Communicate strategy, progress and risk clearly to executive stakeholders. Engage externally with key partners and investors when required. What you’ll bring to the team 10+ years in software engineering, including 7+ years leading multiple engineering teams in product-led environments. Proven experience delivering scalable, high-transaction platforms. Strong architectural fluency across cloud-native systems, APIs and distributed architectures. Experience leading organisational transformation and engineering modernisation. Track record embedding modern software delivery practices (CI/CD, DevOps, observability, security-by-design). Experience adopting AI-enabled engineering practices; bonus if you have taken GenAI capabilities to enterprise-scale production. Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance investment, risk and business value. Experience developing senior engineering leaders and building high-performing teams. Go on, give it a go! We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey ·Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. ·Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. ·Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. ·Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. ·Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global travel tech company is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee delivery across its multi-product B2B platform. This pivotal role includes defining the engineering strategy, ensuring high-quality execution, and leading senior engineering teams. Candidates should have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including a strong track record in leading scalable platforms and adopting AI practices. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of generous benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
CarTrawler is seeking a People Experience Administrator to enhance employee experience and streamline HR operations. The role involves onboarding, payroll support, and leveraging data analytics for HR decisions. Successful candidates will have over 3 years of HR experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and expertise in tools like Excel and Power BI. The position offers competitive pay, generous time off, and a supportive work environment in Dublin, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. CarTrawler’s People team shapes an environment where talent thrives and culture drives performance. From recruitment and learning to engagement and inclusion, we connect people to purpose and potential. We’re passionate about making CarTrawler a place where every team member can grow, contribute and make an impact. Your Journey starts here! Help shape a seamless and data-driven employee experience across CarTrawler. As part of our collaborative People Experience team, this role combines HR operations, systems expertise and people analytics to support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. From onboarding and payroll administration to workforce reporting and HR systems optimisation, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our People processes are accurate, efficient and scalable. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to turn people data into meaningful insights that support smarter decisions, stronger performance and a better employee experience for all. What You’ll Do As a People Experience Administrator Deliver a smooth and consistent employee experience across onboarding, employee changes and offboarding processes Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, supporting HR systems, policies and people-related queries Maintain and optimise employee data within HR systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong data governance Support the monthly payroll process by coordinating updates, changes and related administration in a timely and accurate manner Create and maintain HR dashboards, reports and workforce insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI Analyse trends across engagement, attrition, hiring, absence and performance to identify opportunities for improvement Support performance and development processes, including review cycles, probation tracking and completion monitoring Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations, systems and reporting capabilities Collaborate closely with the wider People team and business stakeholders to support strategic People initiatives Explore opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reporting and decision-making across People operations What You’ll Bring To The Team 3+ years’ experience in HR administration, People Operations, HR analytics or a similar People-focused role Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting workforce data and insights Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting or visualisation tools such as Power BI Hands‑on experience with HR systems, ideally including HiBob and Lever Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and continuous improvement Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support employees and managers across all levels Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively A collaborative and proactive mindset with a passion for improving employee experience and operational excellence Familiarity with engagement surveys, workforce metrics and people analytics methodologies is an advantage Relevant qualification in HR, Business, Analytics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience Go on, give it a go! We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. Perks for the journey Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr
CarTrawler is seeking a Head of MLOps based in Dublin. The successful candidate will define and drive the MLOps strategy, lead the development of scalable machine learning infrastructure, and mentor a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include leading MLOps architecture design, building CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, competitive salary, and benefits focused on wellbeing and career development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. Principal Product Designer Role Overview The Principal Product Designer defines and drives the future direction of the organisation’s core product experiences. Operating within the Transform space, the role works across products—well ahead of delivery squads—to shape strategy, unlock new business value, and lead design in complex, high-impact problem spaces. Taking a holistic view, the Principal Product Designer shapes scalable end‑to‑end journeys across channels and partner contexts. The role also leads strategic initiatives from early concept through validation in close partnership with senior Product and Technology leaders, to shape the roadmap and influence commercial outcomes. As a senior individual contributor, the role sets direction for innovation and product evolution, through craft excellence and product thinking. The Principal raises the bar for design quality, and contributes to the broader design leadership of the organisation. What you’ll do as the Principal Product Designer Own design direction across core product experiences, setting a cohesive vision for end‑to‑end journeys across channels and partner contexts Lead design on complex, ambiguous problem spaces—defining new product capabilities and unlocking high‑impact opportunities Drive strategic initiatives from early concept through to validation, operating ahead of delivery squads and setting direction for execution Translate opportunities into clear concepts, prototypes, and design artefacts that guide downstream teams Define scalable, configurable experience patterns that can be applied consistently across products, channels, and partners Partner with senior Product and Engineering counterparts to shape roadmap direction, ensuring solutions are viable, scalable, and commercially impactful Balance innovation with feasibility, viability, and user value—making clear trade‑offs across complex problem spaces Use qualitative and quantitative insights to inform direction, validate concepts, and refine solutions Communicate and present design work at all levels, using storytelling to drive alignment and informed decision‑making Set the standard for design craft across complex work, contributing high‑quality interaction and visual design where it adds the most value Guide and influence design work across squads, ensuring alignment to overarching experience principles and strategic direction Mentor and support designers, raising the bar for quality, thinking, and impact across the team Define and evolve the experience vision across core products, ensuring consistency and coherence across end‑to‑end journeys Shape product strategy in partnership with senior Product and Technology leaders, influencing roadmap priorities and long‑term direction Establish principles and frameworks for scalable, configurable experiences across channels and partner contexts Lead in high‑ambiguity problem spaces, identifying opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and commercial impact Align and influence senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive strategic outcomes Communicate and present strategic direction and initiatives clearly to leadership, securing buy‑in and momentum Act as a key member of the Design Leadership Team, contributing to standards, practices, and overall design direction Contribute to the growth of the design function through mentoring, hiring, and evolving ways of working What you’ll bring to the team 8+ years in product design, including meaningful experience operating as a senior individual contributor on complex products or platforms Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Interaction Design, or related field (or equivalent industry experience) Proven experience influencing product direction beyond individual features or squads Strong portfolio demonstrating impact at scale and a proven track record solving systemic, multi‑product design challenges Experience leading design work in ambiguous or early‑stage (0–1) problem spaces Strong discovery skills, including research, synthesis, concept development, and prototyping Ability to explore new ideas while also supporting teams to bring solutions into delivery Experience shaping end‑to‑end journeys and systems rather than isolated screens Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting other designers through craft and product thinking Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior Product, Technology, and Commercial partners Confidence facilitating workshops and design‑led sessions to drive alignment and decision‑making Advanced proficiency in Figma (essential) Experience using digital whiteboarding tools such as Miro, Mural, or FigJam Exposure to enterprise product architecture and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and product leadership Perks for the journey Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance‑based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause and fertility leave. Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. Everyday perks that make a difference—subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on‑site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. Apply today We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr
CarTrawler, based in Dublin, is seeking a Principal Product Designer to define the future of their core product experiences. The role includes leading design on complex problems, influencing product direction, and mentoring other designers. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in product design, a strong portfolio, and advanced proficiency in Figma. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and benefits including health insurance and generous leave policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. The Product Designer will own the experience and performance of a defined channel, working across both existing and new partners to improve product quality and commercial outcomes. This role sits in our Perform space, where the focus is on optimising live product experiences to drive measurable impact across metrics like conversion, engagement, and revenue. Operating within a cross‑functional squad, the role is responsible for identifying opportunities, testing solutions, and iterating rapidly based on data and insights. The Product Designer collaborates closely with Product and Engineering, with regular presentation of work to internal stakeholders and external partners. Feedback and data are actively incorporated to refine solutions and ensure alignment between user needs and business objectives. The role remains closely involved through delivery, partnering with Engineering to ensure that shipped solutions meet a high standard for quality, usability, and performance. As a strong individual contributor, this position owns design within the squad and is accountable for delivering experiences that are both high‑quality and effective in achieving measurable outcomes. What you’ll do as a Product Designer Own design within a cross‑functional squad, accountable for the experience and performance of a defined channel Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve user journeys, reduce friction, and increase conversion Drive continuous optimisation through experimentation—defining hypotheses, designing solutions, and iterating based on results Balance short‑term optimisation with longer‑term, hypothesis‑driven discovery—ensuring a continuous pipeline of high‑impact opportunities Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Product Insights to translate data and user needs into effective solutions Design high‑quality interaction and visual experiences, with strong attention to detail, edge cases, and real‑world use Use data, analytics, and user research to inform decisions and measure impact Present work to internal stakeholders and external partners, using feedback to refine and improve outcomes Ensure consistency and scalability through effective use of the design system Stay closely involved through delivery, partnering with engineering to ensure a high standard of quality in what ships Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, using collaboration and feedback to drive better outcomes Facilitate and participate in critiques and design reviews, helping to raise the quality bar across the team Share learnings, experiment results, and best practices with the wider design and product teams What you’ll bring to the team 3‑5 years experience in product design, with a strong portfolio of shipped work Relevant third‑level qualification in Product Design, UX/UI, Interaction Design, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience Additional certifications in UX, accessibility, service design, experimentation, or product management would be advantageous Proven track record of delivering measurable impact through design, improving metrics such as conversion, engagement, retention, or revenue Experience owning the end‑to‑end design process, from discovery and problem framing through to delivery and iteration Strong discovery capability, using research, data, and insights to identify and prioritise high‑impact opportunities Experience leveraging data and experimentation (e.g. A/B testing, analytics tools) to inform decisions and evaluate outcomesAbility to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to drive effective product decisions High level of design craft across UX, interaction, and visual design, with strong attention to usability and accessibility Experience designing for web and/or mobile products Experience working with, or contributing to, design systems to ensure consistency and scalability Perks for the journey Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance‑based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%. Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year. Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave. Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements. Everyday perks that make a difference—subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on‑site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club. At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr
CarTrawler in Dublin is seeking a Product Designer to enhance user experiences across their platforms. The role involves optimizing product quality and commercial outcomes while working collaboratively in a cross-functional team. Candidates should have a strong portfolio evidencing 3-5 years of product design experience, from discovery to delivery, and a relevant qualification in design. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive wellbeing support. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology firm in Dublin seeks an MLOps Lead to drive overall MLOps strategy while collaborating with senior leadership. You will develop innovative software tools and ensure continuous improvement of architecture. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python, cloud computing, and DevOps practices. This role offers the ability to mentor team members and act as a strategic advisor within a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
