Product Manager, API Platform

at Airbnb

📍 United States

USD 200,000-240,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Remote

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Details

Airbnb is seeking a Product Manager for its API platform for hosts and developers. The role involves partnering closely with engineering to build and deliver improvements to the API platform and developer tools, owning product marketing and messaging for partners, and working with cross-functional account management teams to scale adoption among existing and new partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the API platform.
Synthesize feedback and translate it into product features.
Develop public-facing and developer-facing messaging and narratives for the API platform.
Align product teams and cross-functional partners.
Develop partnerships focused on supply and demand.
Encourage open communication and curiosity.
Make prioritization decisions in the best interests of users.
Execute efficiently to ship products and deliver impact for the business and users.
Work with engineering teams to build and improve developer platforms and tools.
Own product marketing for how partners use the API platform to create high-value applications.
Travel frequently, including domestically and internationally.

Requirements

8+ years of product management and/or product marketing experience.
3+ years of product management experience designing and building developer platforms.
Passion for improving developer productivity, product quality, and automating or optimizing developer workflows.
Demonstrated empathy for developer pain points and a track record of building products for developers.
Experience building strategic relationships with partner executives, senior management, and technical staff.
Experience creating product messaging and delivering it to customers and the media.
Demonstrated inbound and subject matter expertise.
Ability to build compelling customer-focused stories and work with marketing and communications partners to bring them to life.
Track record of product leadership in a cross-functional environment.
Entrepreneurial track record of taking ideas to reality and leading teams through dynamic environments.
Strong ability to use data and perform business analysis to support product strategy and decisions.
Ability to drive execution across teams in a fast-paced environment.
Enjoyment of individual-contributor product management work and attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work Pacific Time Zone hours as needed.

Location and Work Policy

This position is US Remote Eligible. Candidates may be located in multiple locations but must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager.

Compensation

The base pay range is $200,000–$240,000 USD per year. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Inclusion and Accommodations

Airbnb is committed to inclusion and belonging, equal employment opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and interview process.