11/17/1969
Mission-driven team, every conversation felt honest. Got an offer within two weeks.
Growth lead candidateCulture 5/5Comp 4/5Process 5/5
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HQ
Ramallah
Headcount
11–50
Founded
2020
Stage
Seed
About
MENA tech talent is invisible to global startups. Manara prepares engineers for global interviews and connects them to remote roles. For ambitious MENA devs. Mentorship + community + jobs.
North Star
Building the bridge between MENA's deepest talent and the world's most ambitious startups.
Mission
Unlock MENA tech talent for the world's most ambitious companies.
Vision
A generation of MENA engineers leading global product teams from home.
Hiring philosophy
Hire mission-aligned operators who treat every hire as a community win.
Mission
Equity
MENA-first
Mentorship
Community
Culture & Values
Join the team unlocking MENA's deepest tech talent for the world.
Mission-driven, MENA-rooted, with a sharp focus on outcomes for engineers we serve.
Mission first
Every decision filters through MENA impact.
Community ownership
Our community is our co-builder, not our audience.
Quiet excellence
We let outcomes speak louder than slogans.
Interview process (technical)
- 1
Intro
Founder · 30 min sync
- 2
Case
Team · Async case + write-up
- 3
Final
Founder + lead · Live values + comp
Interview process (non-technical)
- 1
Intro
Founder · 30 min sync
- 2
Project
Team · Async portfolio review
- 3
Final
Founder · Live values + comp
Communication style
ChannelSlack + Notion
CadenceDaily async + weekly sync
Sync typeHybrid
Decision speed
Time to offer7–10 days
ProcessLean, founder-led
NotesHonest feedback win or lose.
Perks & remote
Learning stipend
Retreats
Equity
Fully remote across MENA and EMEA.
Upcoming events
Open roles
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