NextStay Fellow, Tech Ops & Programs

Details

Airbnb is seeking a NextStay Fellow to work as a hands-on Technical Program Manager (TPM) in its engineering organization. The NextStay Fellowship is designed for candidates with a strong program management foundation who will grow into the full scope and ambiguity of the role with support from experienced TPMs and engineering partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of projects with defined scopes and approaches, converting direction from managers or senior TPMs into realistic plans based on known constraints.
• Break work into trackable components and use input and output metrics to monitor progress and identify slippage early.
• Align project teams and hold contributors accountable for deliverables and milestones while anticipating upcoming work.
• Identify risks and mitigation options with team members and leaders, and manage identified risks through resolution.
• Communicate project vision and success criteria clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
• Re-evaluate strategy with leadership guidance and determine when to pivot or stay the course.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify technical gaps and apply a working understanding of sound technical principles.
• Own execution of technical programs spanning multiple engineering, product, and operations teams over several quarters.
• Manage scope, schedule, quality trade-offs, delivery plans, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment.
• Participate in cultural and functional excellence activities, including Connect apprenticeship contributions and mentorship, diversity and inclusion programming, and hackathons.

Requirements

• Active-duty service member currently enrolled in the USSOCOM Warrior Care Program, Career Transition Internship, or a similar program. DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible.
• Ability to begin the Career Transition Fellowship by November 2026 and complete at least 120 days before military transition.
• Within 180 days of military transition at the time the fellowship starts.
• Written approval from the chain of command authorizing participation before final selection.
• Typically two years of relevant experience, with a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to build realistic plans based on constraints and track progress using input and output metrics.
• Familiarity with managing scope, schedule, and quality trade-offs.
• Ability to identify dependencies and risks, align teams on mitigations, and drive risks through resolution.
• Technical judgment and comfort collaborating with engineers to evaluate solutions and trade-offs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate project vision and success criteria.
• Ability to take ownership, drive programs forward, resolve issues independently when appropriate, and escalate decisions carrying significant business risk.

Benefits

The role may be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits. Airbnb is committed to inclusion and belonging and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

The fellowship is not guaranteed to convert into a full-time position. Full-time employment depends on headcount availability and business hiring needs.

Compensation

Pay range: $151,000–$151,000 USD per year.