Tech Lead for AI Native

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape YGG's AI-native future, with real ownership across a global platform. It is a unique role for candidates who want to build from scratch, drive architectural decisions, and bring cutting-edge AI into complex real-world systems.

• First of its kind at YGG - you define the AI-native direction.
• Real architectural ownership across a global platform.
• Greenfield development with direct impact on international teams.
• A chance to bridge complex legacy systems with cutting-edge AI technology.

We build a global B2B travel distribution platform that connects hotels, travel agencies, and tour operators across 20,000+ partners worldwide. Our platform handles real-time inventory, complex booking flows, and high-volume data synchronization at scale, and we're now taking it to the next level with AI-native architecture.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement scalable backend systems with an AI-first mindset, including RAG pipelines, LLM-based services, and autonomous agents that solve real-world travel distribution logic.
• Lead the development of new, high-impact services from scratch, defining the stack and best practices for our global R&D teams.
• Support M&A activities by re-architecting acquired systems to unify with our core AI-driven platform.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven) with a focus on injecting AI capabilities into existing workflows.
• Act as the technical authority in the Israel office, mentoring engineers across Europe, India, and Asia through design reviews and leading by example.

What Is Required

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 8-10 years of backend engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and high-scale APIs.
• Hands-on experience integrating LLMs, vector databases, and AI-driven automation into production environments.
• Experience in M&A or platform consolidation where you significantly improved and modernized the tech stack.
• Strong experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and a passion for building highly observable, resilient systems.
• A proven track record of leading bold technical changes, we need a builder, not a caretaker.

Engineering Environment:

• Cloud infrastructure: AWS
• Microservices & event-driven architecture
• Python, distributed systems, high-scale APIs
• AI/ML stack: LLMs, vector databases, RAG pipelines

How to Stand Out

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Autonomy & Impact: You won't be handed a backlog; you'll help define it. Engineers here shape the technical direction and own decisions end-to-end.
• Global Reach: Your work will directly impact teams and systems across Europe, India, and Asia - this is not a local role with a global label.

Hiring Process

Intro Call with TA → Technical Interview with Hiring Manager → Professional Interview → Final Interview

(Additional interviews or tasks may be added depending on the role.)

Who We Are

Yanolja Go Global, part of the Yanolja Group, is a leading global B2B travel distribution platform that connects hotels, travel agencies, and tour operators through innovative technology and local expertise. Founded as Go Global Travel, the company has evolved from a local consolidator into a trusted global provider. Today, Yanolja Go Global empowers partners to expand and distribute more effectively across global markets, driving sustainable growth through innovation. We make travel smarter, simpler, and more connected.