Senior Engineering Manager, Infrastructure

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in engineering management, leading teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Your background includes a strong focus on infrastructure and service-oriented architecture, enabling you to understand the complexities of backend systems and how to optimize them for developer productivity. You are adept at fostering a high-performing engineering culture that emphasizes technical excellence, ownership, and inclusion. You have a collaborative mindset, partnering closely with engineering leaders and stakeholders to translate business priorities into actionable technical strategies. Your experience with agile methodologies allows you to drive iterative improvements effectively, ensuring that your team remains responsive to changing needs.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. You understand the importance of developer tooling and workflows, and you are passionate about enhancing the developer experience. You are comfortable navigating complex technical discussions and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll do

As the Senior Engineering Manager for Infrastructure at Airbnb, you will lead a talented team of software developers focused on improving the productivity of backend engineers. You will oversee the development and implementation of a standardized service RPC framework and core systems libraries that enhance developer velocity. Your role will involve driving the adoption of agile practices within your team, ensuring that projects are delivered iteratively and efficiently. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and translate it into technical deliverables that align with business goals.

You will maintain a high-performing engineering culture by promoting technical excellence and fostering an inclusive environment. Your leadership will be crucial in mentoring team members, guiding their professional development, and ensuring that they have the resources they need to succeed. You will also be responsible for performance management and process improvement initiatives that enhance team dynamics and output.

In addition to managing your team, you will work closely with other engineering leaders to align on technical strategies and share best practices across the organization. You will be instrumental in evolving Airbnb's large service-oriented architecture to meet the company's changing needs and ambitions, ensuring that the infrastructure supports the growth and scalability of the platform.

What we offer

Airbnb offers a competitive salary range of $244,000—$305,000 USD, along with potential bonuses, equity, and benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and creativity. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. Join us in making a meaningful impact on how people connect with communities around the world.