Engineering Manager

Job Title Engineering Manager

About Your Business Area/Department:

Every day, millions of passengers travel safely thanks to systems that ensure aircraft are loaded efficiently and remain within safe weight and balance limits. At Amadeus, our Altea Flight Management (FM) solution supports over 120 airlines and 60 ground handlers worldwide, helping them improve safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Summary of the role:

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow one of our Flight Management teams in Bogotá. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a mission-critical product while helping establish Bogotá as a global hub for Flight Management engineering. Working with colleagues across Bogotá, London, and Bangalore, you will lead a cross-functional team of software engineers, QA engineers, and analysts, delivering innovative solutions that power airline operations around the world.

In this role you’ll:

Grow people and teams

• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-trust environment where everyone can thrive.

• Coach, develop, and support team members in achieving their career goals.

• Recruit and retain diverse talent while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

• Provide clear objectives, regular feedback, and meaningful development opportunities.

Deliver innovation

• Enable your team to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that create real customer value.

• Drive engineering excellence, automation, quality, and operational stability.

• Partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, and other engineering teams to turn ideas into impactful products.

Shape the future of Flight Management

• Lead the evolution of FM towards cloud-native platforms and modern web-based products.

• Drive the adoption of AI and Generative AI, helping teams improve productivity, accelerate delivery, and unlock new customer value.

• Contribute to product strategy, technical roadmaps, and innovation initiatives that will define the next generation of flight operations technology.

Build a center of excellence

• Strengthen collaboration across our global FM organization.

• Help establish Bogotá as a recognized center of excellence for Flight Management engineering.

• Represent FM within Amadeus and engage with customers and stakeholders to shape the future of our solutions.

Why join us? You'll lead teams building software that has a direct impact on airlines and passengers worldwide. You'll develop people, influence product strategy, drive cloud and AI transformation, and help define the future of Flight Management. Join us and help airlines fly safer, smarter, and more sustainably.

About the ideal candidate:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or any related field; or equivalent work experience

• Team and People management experience

• Technical experience: C++ / Java / python / CAN / AI

• Problem solving skills

• Knowledge of operating mission critical systems is a plus

• Great English communication skills

What we can offer you:

• Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.

• Work hybrid at our Bogota office.

• Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.

• Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.

Application process:

The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes! Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today!

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

• A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

• A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

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