Principal Engineer, Passport & User Engineering

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has revolutionized travel by connecting over 4 million hosts with billions of guests worldwide. As a Principal Engineer for Passport & User Engineering, you'll lead the architectural design and strategic direction for user entity and identity systems. This role is crucial in shaping the future of Airbnb's user experience across multiple domains: User Passport, focusing on understanding and matching users; User Reputation, developing hospitality systems; User Identity, establishing verification workflows; and User Platform, creating scalable architectures.

You'll be responsible for defining the long-term architectural vision, driving high-impact projects, and leading cross-functional collaborations. The role requires expertise in system architecture, strong leadership skills, and deep knowledge of identity and user management. You'll work remotely while maintaining connection with Airbnb's innovative culture and contributing to their mission of creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere.

The position offers competitive compensation ($288,000 - $341,500), along with the opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users globally. You'll be joining a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating authentic travel experiences. This role is perfect for experienced architects who want to shape the future of user experience in a global technology platform while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams.