Global travel technology company, OYO has announced that it will hire over 300 technology professionals over the next six months. The roles include software development, engineering and product managers, designers, data scientists across entry-level to senior leadership positions.
”At Oyo, we believe in the philosophy to keep the ‘geek’ alive in our techies…We’ve been blessed to have a diverse pool of tech talent and believe that each new bright mind will bring gripping ideas to the table, ultimately leading towards our goal to build a tech-first global platform that truly sets the tone for the future of travel,” Ankit Mathuria, Chief Technology Officer, Oyo, said,
He added, “We welcome passionate talent that’s looking for opportunities to make a real difference and fuel the next wave of growth for Oyo. We promise an enabling working environment and an opportunity to experiment and innovate.”
The hiring will play a critical role in accelerating Oyo’s transformation to a global full-stack technology provider for small and mid-sized hotels and homes, the company said in a statement.
Dinesh Ramamurthi, Chief Human Resources Officer at Oyo said, “Over the past year and a half, we’ve been doubling down on our technology and pioneered several industry-first innovations to enhance customer experiences and maximise revenues for SMEs of hotels and homes,”
He added, “As an organisation that is deeply committed to solving problems with technology, inducting top tech talent is a key priority for us,”
“Oyo has already begun onboarding over 50 mid-level tech talent and around 150 campus recruits from top universities across India. The candidates will go through rigorous competency-based technical discussions followed by detailed conversations with Oyo leaders,” the company said in a statement
Additionally, approx. 100 offers will be rolled out in the upcoming placement season. As Oyo leads with tech and product innovations for growth, the company is also actively considering bringing back ex-Oyopreneurs from its technology team, the company said.
OYO believes in a total compensation and reward philosophy, and has, therefore rolled out comprehensive pay packages, a combination of fixed pay, bonuses & stock options, for all, including freshers, the company added.
In a constantly evolving technology space, the company provides upskilling opportunities for employees through several internal development programs, Oyo said.
