Principal Engineer, Passport & User Engineering

Summary

Join Airbnb's User Domain team as a Principal Engineer to lead the architectural design and strategic direction for user entity and identity systems. Contribute to building a comprehensive understanding of users, creating a hospitality system, and establishing user identity workflows.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 15+ years of software engineering experience, with a significant portion dedicated to system architecture and design in consumer-facing technology companies
• Strong leadership skills, with 5+ years of experience as a senior-level technical lead or architect, driving the technical direction and strategy across multiple teams or projects
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working effectively across teams and organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling high-availability systems and platforms, with a deep understanding of service-oriented architecture

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term architectural vision for the User entity platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and security
• Drive the design and implementation of high-impact projects that enhance user experience and data integrity across all user interactions
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product, Legal, Data Science, and Engineering teams to deliver holistic and high-quality user-centric solutions
• Advocate for and implement best practices and standards in system design, development, and maintenance
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Influence company-wide technology decisions and contribute to the broader architectural roadmap

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits