Director of Engineering

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.

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.

·       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.