Senior Engineering Manager - Marketplaces DNA (Data & AI)

Details

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join

Marketplaces Data and AI is a group of passionate machine learning, software, data, and analytics engineers. We are responsible for developing new, cutting-edge AI and data products that leverage Airbnb’s massive datasets across Users, Listings, Pricing, and Supply/Demand. You will be a crucial part of the Guest and Host organization, building the intelligence that powers the web and native apps used by hundreds of millions of guests and hosts globally.

The Difference You Will Make

• Define and execute strategy to dramatically improve the intelligence of the Guest and Host apps through machine learning and data products.
• Set priorities, balance speed and quality, and ensure the engineering team executes against an ambitious roadmap.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Data Science to take high-impact ML initiatives from concept to production.
• Examples of initiatives include AI Photo Tour, Categories, and AI-driven review synthesis.

Responsibilities / A Typical Day

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of ~10+ engineers and technical leads across Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, and Software Engineering.
• Partner with senior leadership in Data Science, Product, and across the business to align stakeholders, define multi-year roadmaps, and set and execute iterative milestones.
• Collaborate closely with key engineering teams, including Host Tools, Pricing, Guest Experience, Trust, Infrastructure, and Customer Service Platform.
• Coach and develop team members, helping them grow their careers, technical expertise, and collaboration skills.

Requirements / Your Expertise

• 12+ years of industry experience, with a minimum of 5–7 years in engineering management.
• Proven track record of shipping highly scalable data and machine learning products to consumers in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in setting 2–3 year technical strategies and roadmaps, aligning vision with diverse executive and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience building, scaling, and leading high-performing teams quickly in dynamic, fast-paced domains.
• Exceptional people management and mentorship skills, with a history of recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.

Your Location

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

How We'll Take Care of You

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Pay Range

$204,000—$255,000 USD

Inclusion & Accessibility

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement. We strive to provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you require reasonable accommodation to submit an application, contact [email protected] with your full name, the role you’re applying for, and the accommodation needed.