Airbnb is a global company that connects hosts and guests through unique stays and experiences. They are seeking an Engineering Manager for their Listings Products team to define and execute strategies that enhance the Host Listing Management experience using AI and data capabilities. The role involves leading a team of engineers, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and ensuring the technical foundation of their software is robust and maintainable.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute strategy to dramatically improve the Host Listing Management experience through AI and data capabilities
- Set priorities, balance speed and quality, and ensure the engineering team executes against an ambitious roadmap
- Partner with Product, Design, and ML/Data teams to take high-impact initiatives from concept to production
- Drive the technical foundation and ensure that we’re maintainable and extensible software
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of ~8+ engineers and technical leads across mobile native, web frontend, and backend services
- Collaborate closely with key engineering teams, including Listings Foundation, Calendar, Pricing, Guest Experience, Trust, Infrastructure, and Customer Service Platform
- Coaching and developing team members, helping them grow their careers, technical expertise, and collaboration skills
Requirements:
- 9+ years of industry experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in engineering management
- Track record of strong partnership with design and product leadership, through proactive collaboration, building prototypes, and leadership demos
- Expertise in setting 1-2 year technical strategies and roadmaps, aligning vision with diverse executive and technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing, healthy, inclusive and collaborative teams quickly in dynamic, fast-paced domains
- Exceptional people management and mentorship skills, with a history of recruiting, developing and retaining top engineering talent