Tech Lead Manager, Engineering

Summary

Join Airbnb's Host Pricing org as a Tech Lead Manager (TLM) to lead the development of next-generation pricing guidance tools for hosts. You will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams (ML engineers, PMs, designers, data scientists), and ensure the scalability and effectiveness of pricing guidance infrastructure. This role requires strong technical skills, experience in machine learning and data-driven product development, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape Airbnb's pricing strategy and work on innovative projects. The role is remote-eligible within the US, with occasional office work or offsites possible. Compensation includes a competitive salary, bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, with ideally 2+ years of domain experience in marketplaces and/or pricing
• 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferably as a Tech Lead Manager)
• Hands-on ‘builder’ experience in machine learning, recommendation systems, and data-driven product development
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences of varying technical knowledge and seniority
• Strategic thinker with experience laying out and delivering on 1+ year technical / product vision

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a team of Backend and Data engineers providing scaled pricing guidance solutions
• Develop and refine our pricing guidance strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ensure the scalability, throughput and extensibility of our pricing guidance modeling infrastructure
• Act as a key leader across the Host Pricing org, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
• Understand and evaluate the implications of model changes on the user experience, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Partner with product and internal engineering teams to align on goals and deliverables
• Drive the development of innovative guidance and personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and satisfaction
• Uplevel the craft and velocity of everyone who works with you!

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in multi-sided marketplaces is preferred

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits