Yassir

Lead AI product vision and roadmap, manage product lifecycle, use data-driven insights to optimize AI products, and collaborate across teams. | 5+ years product management, 3+ years AI/ML product experience, technical proficiency in AI, experience managing remote teams, and relevant technical degree. | 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. ABOUT THE ROLE We believe that investing in AI will result in scaling our company to create unique value for each and every one of our customers. We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead our Artificial Intelligence Initiatives. You will join the team that leads and owns the Product vision and roadmap for AI at Yassir, and you will drive the transformation towards having our marketplace optimized by AI. The AI team works closely with all domains (ride-hailing, delivery, financial services) and joining our team requires challenging the status quo, finding visionary value creation opportunities, and reinventing customer experiences through innovative and pioneering use of AI. Responsibilities • Product Vision: craft a robust strategy to leverage AI at scale in Yassir, work with customers and app domains to understand the marketplace dynamics and identify the AI opportunities • Product Lifecycle Management: own the product roadmap and oversee its execution while balancing requirements across products and countries, and maintaining team health. Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization. • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and iterate on product features to optimize performance and achieve business objectives. Be an ambassador for the power of Data and AI and contribute to making it a driver of success for the company and your co-workers. • Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: foster strong ties with partner teams (across product, marketing, operations, etc.), communicate progress and results, anticipate roadblocks and align objectives across stakeholders. Leadership and culture: Mentor co-workers, create a culture of feedback and trust building, and take an active role in your own growth and of the growth of people around you. REQUIREMENTS • 5+ years experience as a product manager or in a similar senior-level position • 3+ years of experience solving business problems using ML/AI products Demonstrated proficiency in AI technologies, machine learning concepts, and a strong technical understanding to effectively communicate and collaborate with development teams. • Successful track-record managing product across remote teams. • Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand, or delivery space is a plusBSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or relevant field WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN YASSIR • Join one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Africa • Have a lasting impact on our company's culture • Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans • Work on some really hard technical challenges from identity infrastructure for Africans, digital payment networks to complex mapping and routing systems across the continent. • We are the first Algerian startup to go through Y Combinator program and we’re backed by top investors including Unpopular Ventures, Rebel Fund and DainTree.VC Applicants must be authorized to work in the EU without requiring for visa sponsorship by Yassir. At Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen. Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together. We look forward to receiving your application! Best of luck, Your Yassir TA Team

Lead backend architecture and feature development for last mile delivery, provide technical leadership and mentorship, conduct code reviews and interviews, and drive engineering standards. | Strong backend experience with Node.js and Go, programming fundamentals, communication skills, Git proficiency, testable code writing, and preferably startup/on-demand services experience. | 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. About the role As a Backend Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the technical standards for the Backend in our Last Mile Delivery domain. You will work closely with multiple squads within the domain to provide technical leadership in areas such as tech roadmaps, architecture decisions, and feature development and release cycles. Your role will also involve mentoring junior developers and contributing to the scaling up of Backend engineers in multiple squads. This will include conducting technical interviews to identify and onboard talented engineers. About your role as Staff Engineer, Backend (Nodejs) • Design, build, and maintain features for domain applications • Provide technical leadership and manage dependencies • Conduct design and code reviews • Support and help grow domain team members by helping them with technical blockers • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve efficiency • Participate in architecture and design discussions • Strongly contribute to building the technical roadmap • Conduct technical interviews • Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes. Owner of these projects • Conduct feasibility studies to validate capability and functionality • Draft and submit intellectual property • Conduct research and assess current technologies • Develop and execute complex, multi-tier distributed software search applications • Apply technical and domain expertise to products and problems • Assess and write code to improve or extend applications • Manage and provide assistance for current software applications • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to others About your experience • Solid backend engineering experience with Node.js and Go • Strong foundation in programming fundamentals • Excellent communication skills • Proven problem-solving abilities and a willingness to help others achieve their goals • Extensive experience with Git in a team environment • Proficiency in writing testable code and unit tests • Bonus: Experience in a fast-growing startup in the on-demand services industry • Extensive experience with A/B experiments and a data-driven approach to product development At Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen. Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together. We look forward to receiving your application! Best of luck, Your Yassir TA Team

Lead backend development and architecture for last mile delivery domain, mentor engineers, conduct technical interviews, and drive engineering standards. | Extensive backend experience with Node.js and Go, strong programming fundamentals, communication skills, Git proficiency, testable code writing, and leadership in a fast-paced environment. | 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. About the role As a Backend Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the technical standards for the Backend in our Last Mile Delivery domain. You will work closely with multiple squads within the domain to provide technical leadership in areas such as tech roadmaps, architecture decisions, and feature development and release cycles. Your role will also involve mentoring junior developers and contributing to the scaling up of Backend engineers in multiple squads. This will include conducting technical interviews to identify and onboard talented engineers. About your role as Staff Engineer, Backend (Nodejs) • Design, build, and maintain features for domain applications • Provide technical leadership and manage dependencies • Conduct design and code reviews • Support and help grow domain team members by helping them with technical blockers • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve efficiency • Participate in architecture and design discussions • Strongly contribute to building the technical roadmap • Conduct technical interviews • Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes. Owner of these projects • Conduct feasibility studies to validate capability and functionality • Draft and submit intellectual property • Conduct research and assess current technologies • Develop and execute complex, multi-tier distributed software search applications • Apply technical and domain expertise to products and problems • Assess and write code to improve or extend applications • Manage and provide assistance for current software applications • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to others About your experience • Solid backend engineering experience with Node.js and Go • Strong foundation in programming fundamentals • Excellent communication skills • Proven problem-solving abilities and a willingness to help others achieve their goals • Extensive experience with Git in a team environment • Proficiency in writing testable code and unit tests • Bonus: Experience in a fast-growing startup in the on-demand services industry • Extensive experience with A/B experiments and a data-driven approach to product development At Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen. Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together. We look forward to receiving your application! Best of luck, Your Yassir TA Team

Design and develop web applications using Node.js and React, collaborate with teams to ship features, optimize performance, and solve complex challenges. | At least 5 years experience with Node.js and React, familiarity with REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases, version control with GIT, and preferably containerization and caching technologies. | As a Fullstack Developer specializing in Node.js and React, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, working on both client-side and server-side applications. Your primary focus will be to develop user interfaces and implement server-side logic, creating seamless integrations between the two. Collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and a commitment to quality products are essential in our fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Design and develop web applications using Node.js and React. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. • Work with modern tools and technologies, maintaining code quality, organization, and automation. • Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and optimize performance. • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to technology, algorithms, and products. • Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to translate end-user requirements into effective technical solutions. • Embrace and solve complex challenges, delivering results on schedule. Requirements: • Ideally have technical skills with at least 5 years of experience in Node.js and React. • Familiarity with REST and RESTful APIs, micro-services. • Experience with databases, both SQL and NoSQL. • Version control: GIT. • Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised): Containers (Docker, Kubernetes), Caching (Redis), Scaling, Web load balancing. • 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. Hiring Process: TA Call Technical Interview Hiring Manager interview