Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder’s most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East’s emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 5 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.
As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused VP of Consumer Platform Engineering (B2C) to lead our end-to-end consumer technology organization. This individual will be responsible for engineering leadership across all consumer-facing platforms, including web and native mobile applications, and the backend services that power them.
The role spans across Search Experience, Property Listings, Consumer Engagement & Retention, New Homes Developer Experience, Mortgage Finder, and Native Apps. You will lead a high-caliber engineering team building delightful, performant, and scalable real estate experiences for millions of users.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles (Director or VP level)
• Proven experience owning consumer-facing platforms at scale (preferably in marketplaces, e-commerce, or portals)
• Deep technical experience in frontend (React), native mobile (iOS/Android), and backend (Golang or similar)
• Experience working closely with product design and data science teams to build user-centric features
• Excellent people leadership, with the ability to scale, coach, and retain high-performing teams
• Strong background in system design, architecture, and performance optimization
• Track record of shipping high-quality consumer products with measurable impact

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Real Estate or adjacent verticals like e-commerce, travel, or fintech
• Prior exposure to ML/AI-powered product features
• Familiarity with experimentation and A/B testing frameworks