Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more.

Careem, the pioneering Everything App for the greater Middle East, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer I to join their team in Dubai. Since 2012, Careem has made a significant impact by creating earnings for over 2.5 million Captains and serving over 70 million customers across 70+ cities in 10 countries.

This role presents a unique opportunity for senior technology leaders to shape the future of engineering in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and building scalable systems that accelerate engineering productivity and reliability across Careem. They will architect complex backend systems focusing on performance and modularity, leveraging expertise in Java and Golang.

The position involves driving impact through machine learning and AI innovation, shaping technical roadmaps with a product-centric mindset, and upholding high standards in code quality and system design. The role emphasizes technical leadership, requiring active mentorship of engineers and fostering a strong engineering culture across MENA.

Key responsibilities include streamlining workflows through automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to Careem's mission of simplifying daily life in the region. This is more than just a technical role – it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility, fintech, and everyday services in the Middle East.

The successful candidate will join a purpose-driven organization that's transforming how people move, eat, and pay across the region. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful technical challenges while contributing to a mission that creates positive change in communities throughout the Greater Middle East.

Senior technology leadership role at Careem, focusing on building scalable systems and shaping engineering culture in Dubai, with expertise in Java and Golang required.

Staff Software Engineer I (Relocation to Dubai)

Building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more.

Careem, a leading technology company in the Middle East, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join their dynamic team in Dubai. As part of the company building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, you'll play a crucial role in developing highly scalable backend applications and services that impact millions of users across 70+ cities in 10 countries.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies like Java, Golang, and Kotlin while architecting cloud-native solutions. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the reliability and performance of critical services. The position requires 7+ years of professional software development experience and strong expertise in microservices architecture.

Careem offers an attractive hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in office and 1 day from home (2 office days for tech IC roles), plus the flexibility to work remotely from any country for 30 days annually. The company provides comprehensive benefits including unlimited vacation days, healthcare coverage, and fitness reimbursements. Since 2012, Careem has created opportunities for over 2.5 million Captains and served more than 70 million customers, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to drive meaningful impact in the region.

Working at Careem means joining a purposeful organization that's transforming the technology landscape in the Middle East. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple teams, participate in on-call rotations, and have numerous opportunities for learning and career growth. The company's commitment to building an awesome organization that inspires makes it an excellent choice for senior engineers looking to make a significant impact while advancing their careers.

Senior Software Engineer II role at Careem, building scalable backend services for the Middle East's leading Everything App, offering hybrid work and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Software Engineer II

Careem, a leading technology company in the Middle East, is seeking a Software Engineer II specializing in MLOps to join their innovative team in Lahore, Pakistan. This role combines software engineering with machine learning operations, requiring 2-4 years of experience and strong technical foundations in statistics, Python, SQL, and ML algorithms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on end-to-end development of data science projects, collaborating with senior data scientists in a company that's revolutionizing transportation, food delivery, and payments across the region. Since 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains and served more than 70 million customers across 70+ cities in 10 countries.

The role demands expertise in clean code practices, SOLID principles, and system design, while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. The company offers attractive benefits including unlimited vacation days, flexible work arrangements with 3 days WFH for tech roles, healthcare benefits, and the unique opportunity to work remotely from any country for 30 days annually.

As part of Careem's mission to simplify and improve lives, you'll be contributing to a purposeful organization that values bold thinking, agility, and collaboration. The position is perfect for someone passionate about applying ML in production environments, with strong communication skills and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the Middle East's tech ecosystem.

The company's commitment to learning and growth, combined with its impressive scale and market presence, makes this an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to advance their career in MLOps while working on challenging problems that affect millions of users daily.

Mid-level MLOps Engineer position at Careem, combining software engineering with machine learning operations, offering hybrid work and comprehensive benefits.

EG - Software Engineer II - MLOps

Careem, a leading technology company in the Middle East, is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer I to join their team in Karachi, Pakistan. The role focuses on enabling persistence storage technologies and advancing cloud-native technology within Careem's platform. As an SRE, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining Kafka clusters and their ecosystem, ensuring the resilience and scalability of services that impact millions of customers daily.

The position requires expertise in storage clusters, Kafka on Kubernetes, and strong programming skills in languages like Go, Python, or Java. You'll work with AWS cloud infrastructure and be involved in infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience and a strong background in Unix/Linux systems.

Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries and has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains while serving more than 70 million customers. The company's mission is to simplify and improve people's lives while building an inspiring organization. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly impact the company's growing platform.

The position involves participating in on-call rotations and improving incident response processes. You'll be part of a team that shapes the future of Careem's platform, working with modern technologies and solving complex scaling challenges. The role combines technical expertise with the opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform that serves millions across the Middle East region.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer position at Careem, focusing on Kafka clusters and cloud infrastructure to support the company's Everything App platform serving the Middle East region.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer I

Careem, a leading technology company in the Middle East, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join their ML Platform & GenAI Applications team. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, data science, and product innovation, focusing on building intelligent experiences across multiple verticals including Ride-Hailing, Food, Groceries, and Pay services.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge GenAI applications while building and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers machine learning capabilities across the organization. As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for designing distributed systems, implementing GenAI workflows, and ensuring that product teams can efficiently move from prototype to production while maintaining high standards for reliability and responsible AI practices.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in languages like Python, Java, or Go, combined with hands-on experience in GenAI and ML platforms. You'll work with modern technologies including vector databases, cloud platforms, and MLOps tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Careem offers an attractive work environment with a hybrid work model, comprehensive healthcare benefits, unlimited vacation days, and the flexibility to work remotely from any country for 30 days annually. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the rapidly growing Middle Eastern technology sector while working with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Senior Software Engineer position at Careem focusing on GenAI platform development, requiring 7+ years of experience and expertise in ML platforms and distributed systems.

Senior Software Engineer II - GenAI Platform

Careem, a leading technology company in the Middle East, is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I specializing in MLOps. This role is perfect for fresh graduates passionate about machine learning and software engineering. As part of Careem's mission to simplify and improve lives across the region, you'll join a team focused on developing and deploying machine learning solutions.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with senior data scientists and gain hands-on experience in end-to-end development of data science projects. You'll be involved in the Next Generation of ML Ops Engineers program, learning clean code practices, SOLID principles, and reliable system design. The role spans various technical areas including Cyber Security, Data, Machine Learning, Infrastructure, and Software Engineering tracks.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming, particularly Python and SQL. While fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, you should demonstrate passion for improving people's lives and align with Careem's core values of being bold, focused, agile, and collaborative.

Working at Careem offers unique benefits including a flexible hybrid work arrangement, unlimited vacation days, and the ability to work remotely from any country for 30 days annually. The company provides healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements, creating a comprehensive package that supports both professional and personal growth.

Join a company that has created opportunities for over 2.5 million Captains and serves more than 70 million customers across 70+ cities in 10 countries. This role presents an excellent starting point for a career in machine learning engineering, offering the chance to make a real impact while learning from industry experts.

Entry-level MLOps Engineering role at Careem, perfect for fresh graduates with strong mathematics and programming skills, offering hybrid work and comprehensive benefits.

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Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more.