Engineering Manager, Guest & Host - Careers

Airbnb

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San Francisco, CA · London, United Kingdom
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About Airbnb

Founded in 2008 and formerly known as AirBed & Breakfast, Inc., Airbnb is a global marketplace connecting travelers with hosts who offer unique accommodations, ranging from private rooms to entire homes. It operates a massive digital platform for booking stays, experiences, and travel services worldwide.

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Guest & Host - Careers

As an Engineering Manager within Guest & Host Services at Airbnb, you will lead a team of software developers to create and enhance hosting services that facilitate co-hosting experiences for users worldwide. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in Design, Product Management, and other Engineering groups to develop intuitive user-facing products using machine learning where appropriate. You will manage the delivery of new features by planning and sequencing development while balancing short-term business goals with long-term technical stability and scalability. Additionally, you will recruit and mentor team members, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Ideal candidates have over five years of engineering management experience and nine years in software development within a fast-paced tech environment, along with deep expertise in backend systems and complex data modeling for large-scale consumer applications.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of software developers to prototype, build, and improve hosting services.
  • Balance short-term business outcomes with long-term technical stability and scalability.
  • Invest in new technical capabilities to drive product innovation and development.
  • Recruit and develop exceptional engineering talent through tailored career plans.
  • Foster an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration and technical excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of engineering management experience in a fast-paced tech environment.
  • Deep expertise with backend systems and complex data modeling for large-scale applications.
  • Proven ability to lead investments into new technical capabilities and product innovation.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to balance short-term business needs with long-term technical quality and stability.

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