Manager, Engineering - Client Data & Networking Platform

A global hospitality platform founded in 2007 connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests, now having over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$204,000 - $260,000
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
9+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Manager, Engineering - Client Data & Networking Platform

Airbnb is seeking a Manager for their Engineering Client Data & Networking Platform team. This role is crucial in developing client networking libraries, frameworks, and tools that enable Airbnb's engineers to build fast and reliable data-dependent features. The team owns Airbnb's in-house front end API client supporting REST and GraphQL, used across the organization.

As a manager, you'll lead a team responsible for shaping the engineering culture and best practices at Airbnb. You'll work closely with tech leads to develop strategy and deliver transformative projects that impact 800+ engineers. The role requires strong leadership skills to mentor senior ICs and create opportunities for technical growth.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $204,000 - $260,000 USD and is US Remote eligible. You'll be joining a company that has grown from a small San Francisco startup to a global platform with over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals.

The ideal candidate should have 9+ years of engineering experience, including 3-5+ years in management, with a strong background in client platforms and infrastructure. You'll need to demonstrate product management capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead and mentor Staff+ level engineers.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact on engineering practices at scale while working with cutting-edge technologies like GraphQL in a remote-friendly environment.

Last updated 21 days ago

Responsibilities For Manager, Engineering - Client Data & Networking Platform

  • Partner with tech leads to shape the team's strategy and deliver projects
  • Mentor and empower senior ICs to grow their impact beyond individual contributions
  • Drive product thinking and cultivate a product mindset within the team
  • Prioritize projects across stakeholders and scope
  • Foster relationships with partner teams and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with other platform teams on shared projects/principles
  • Coach and mentor the team with empathy
  • Partner with Staff engineers to assist them in aligning architecture trade-offs

Requirements For Manager, Engineering - Client Data & Networking Platform

  • 9+ years of overall engineering experience with 3-5+ years as a full-time manager
  • BS or MS in CS or related field
  • Experience working on a client platform (Android, iOS or Web)
  • Experience and desire to act as the team's product manager
  • Able to effectively work with senior leadership in setting strategic 12+ month direction
  • Experience supporting and coaching multiple Staff+ and Senior engineers
  • Experience managing a remote/distributed team
  • Experience working on or leading an Infrastructure or Platform team

Benefits For Manager, Engineering - Client Data & Networking Platform

  • Employee Travel Credits

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