This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader who sits at the intersection of high-end design and mobile/web development. You should have at least 9 year
Work type: remote
Location: Remote - USA
Salary: $204,000 – $255,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader who sits at the intersection of high-end design and mobile/web development. You should have at least 9 years of industry experience, including 5+ years in management, with a proven track record of leading technical leads. The team specifically looks for candidates who have transitioned from hands-on work in iOS, Android, or Frontend Web into leadership, particularly those who enjoy building polished, "delightful" consumer-facing products. The position offers a highly competitive salary range ($204k–$255k) plus equity and travel credits, with the flexibility of being fully remote within the US. You’ll be joining the Product Foundation organization, meaning your work will directly influence the company’s global design language and UI frameworks. It is a unique opportunity to lead a team that blends traditional engineering with emerging tech like AI and complex motion design. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have deep experience with mobile (native) or web UI frameworks and a strong "product instinct." * Are comfortable leading through ambiguity to turn loose design concepts into scalable technical reality. * Have a history of managing senior-level engineers and technical leads. * Enjoy working in a high-growth environment where you can influence global UI standards used by millions.
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:
The Client Products & Emerging Tech team was formed in 2023 with the mission to create innovative product frameworks and features that address common use cases for Airbnb's Guest and Hosts across multiple platforms, incorporating best practices and leveraging emerging technologies. . The team works collaboratively with cross-functional partners in Design, Product Management, and other Engineering teams to quickly brainstorm, prototype, develop, and deliver high quality product experiences.
The team is part of the Product Foundation organization, which is responsible for Airbnb’s product infrastructure including Design Language System (DLS), UI frameworks, media frontend, and data access across different client platforms (Android, iOS, and Web). It plays a central role in Airbnb’s overall client strategy, contributes to libraries such as Lottie and Epoxy, and has more recently enabled Airbnb’s transition to Jetpack Compose.
The Difference You Will Make:
This is a rare opportunity to lead a team with deep historical impact at Airbnb that has evolved to enable complex motion designs, accessible UX at scale, and tooling that increasingly leverages AI. As the leader of the Client Products & Emerging team, you will establish a vision that’s unique to Airbnb and does not follow typical industry conventions.
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. [Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list](https://careers.airbnb.com/). If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com](mailto:reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com). Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.
We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
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