This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader with a strong background in mobile or web infrastructure. You should have at least 10 years of industry exp
Work type: onsite
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $204,000 – $255,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader with a strong background in mobile or web infrastructure. You should have at least 10 years of industry experience, including 5+ years in management, specifically leading teams that build "paved paths" for other developers. You are someone who understands the intricacies of client-side architecture (iOS, Android, or Web) and has a passion for improving developer experience and application performance at a massive scale. The position offers a highly competitive salary range of $204k–$255k, supplemented by equity and unique employee travel credits. While the listing mentions a San Francisco office, the role is notably "Remote Eligible" across many U.S. states, offering significant geographic flexibility. You will have high-level influence, shaping the multi-year technical roadmap for how one of the world’s most recognized apps is built and monitored. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have led platform or foundation teams that support cross-platform development (iOS, Android, and Web). * Are an expert in client-side observability, event logging, and performance guardrails. * Enjoy "force-multiplier" work—creating tools and standards that make hundreds of other engineers more productive. * Can navigate complex stakeholder environments, aligning Backend, Data, and Product teams toward shared technical standards.
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:
Core Foundation is a cross‑platform team in Product Foundation that empowers product engineers to build high‑quality, performant features across Android, iOS, and Web. We focus on: Insights & Logging, Performance & App Health, and Feature Architecture, partnering closely with Platform (iOS/Android/Web), Analytics Infrastructure, Data Platform, and peer Product Foundation teams to provide cohesive paved paths and standards at scale.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will lead the team that underpins Airbnb’s foundation solutions for client applications with the instrumentation, performance guardrails, architecture patterns, and developer‑friendly platforms that make durable, scalable product development the default. Your leadership will:
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](https://careers.airbnb.com/) 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. 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.
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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