Experienced Staff Web UX Engineer – Launch and Product Marketing, Driving Innovative User Experiences through Technical Expertise and Creative Collaboration

Introduction to workwarp and Airbnb

workwarp is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Staff Web UX Engineer to join the Launch and Product Marketing team at Airbnb, a company that has revolutionized the way people travel and experience different cultures. Since its inception in 2007, Airbnb has grown exponentially, with over 4 million Hosts welcoming more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country worldwide. The company's mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, and it has made significant strides in achieving this goal through its unique stays and experiences that foster authentic connections between guests and local communities.

About the Launch and Product Marketing Team

The Launch and Product Marketing team is a newly established team within Airbnb, responsible for building impactful launch and product marketing pages for Guests and Hosts. As a Staff Web UX Engineer on this team, you will play a crucial role in driving the full lifecycle of new launch and product marketing projects, working closely with Design partners to brainstorm, prototype, develop, and deploy innovative animated experiences. The team is part of the Client Products & Emerging Tech organization, which focuses on building impactful product features for Airbnb's Guests and Hosts using new and existing technologies.

The Difference You Will Make

As a Staff Web UX Engineer on the Launch and Product Marketing team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's products and services. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Exploring, shaping, and developing new launch and product marketing experiences alongside cross-functional partners, from ideation to implementation at scale
• Driving launch and product marketing projects that emphasize responsive and dynamic motion experiences
• Developing prototypes to validate ideas while proactively considering long-term implications on technical design and architecture
• Implementing animated and responsive pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and translating prototypes to high-quality, scalable, and maintainable production code through iterative development
• Partnering with MarTech and other engineering teams to integrate new features that impact different areas within the product
• Writing unit and integration tests, and reviewing other's code to ensure the highest standards of quality and excellence

Your Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a unique combination of technical skills, creative flair, and collaboration abilities. The ideal candidate will have:

• 9+ years of software development experience, or 2-4+ years with an advanced degree
• Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Typescript
• Strong expertise in implementing animations using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for web
• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Preact, Angular, Next, Vue, or Meteor
• A passion for delivering products end-to-end, from ideation through planning and scoping to implementation and experimental A/B testing
• Driving adoption of industry standards for building user interfaces, including accessibility, internationalization, performance optimization, SEO, cross-browser compatibility, and caching
• Experience scaling and architecting CSS across multiple projects and products
• A passion for building interactive and delightful user experiences

Your Location

This position is US-Remote Eligible, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States (except for certain states where Airbnb is not registered). You may be required to attend occasional meetings at an Airbnb office or offsite events, as agreed upon with your manager.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible, believing that diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement. We strive to provide a disability-inclusive application and interview process, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please contact us at [email protected].

How We'll Take Care of You

At Airbnb, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. The base pay range for this role is $204,000 - $259,000 USD, depending on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Staff Web UX Engineer at Airbnb, you will have access to a wide range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:

• Professional development programs to help you enhance your skills and expertise
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that drive business results
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions
• Access to industry-leading technologies and tools
• A culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and growth

Work Environment and Company Culture

Airbnb's work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced, with a strong focus on innovation, creativity, and community. Our company culture is built on the values of belonging, inclusivity, and empathy, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Conclusion

If you are a passionate and experienced Staff Web UX Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a member of the Launch and Product Marketing team at Airbnb, you will have the chance to make a real impact on the company's products and services, while developing your skills and expertise in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your career and be part of a company that is shaping the future of travel and hospitality.

Apply now and join our team of talented and dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating innovative and delightful user experiences.