Senior Staff Engineer, Native Platform - Shape the Future of Developer Experience

Join our mission to empower developers and revolutionize the way we build software. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Engineer, Native Platform to lead the technical strategy and execution for our iOS and Android developer experience. As a key member of our Developer Platform team, you will drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in our engineering organization.

This is a remote opportunity, available for immediate start, with a competitive salary and the chance to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for technology and innovation.

The Community You Will Join

The Developer Platform team is responsible for the infrastructure that powers the full lifecycle of development at Airbnb, from build to deploy. Our vision is to enable our developers to focus on building high-quality software, without unnecessary complexities or delays. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will be a key player in shaping the technical strategy and success of our organization.

The Difference You Will Make

• Drive technical strategy, alignment, and execution for improving iOS and Android developer experience
• Partner with leaders across Airbnb to ensure our offerings meet customer needs
• Help shape the overall strategy and success of the organization
• Bring technical expertise to decision-making and architecture, with a focus on constraints and solutions
• Elevate the level of iOS expertise at Airbnb and support others through servant leadership, mentorship, and advocacy

A Typical Day

As a Senior Staff Engineer, your day will be filled with opportunities to drive technical innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You will:

• Develop and execute a long-term technical strategy for iOS and native developer experience
• Apply a data-driven approach to measuring developer productivity and effectiveness
• Identify foundational opportunities to impact native product developers and drive business success
• Work cross-functionally to align technical initiatives and decisions

Your Expertise

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 12+ years of relevant industry experience in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional abilities and experience building well-designed APIs
• Proven track record of setting technical direction, planning, and executing large projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create a culture of technical excellence and work effectively across teams and organizations

Your Location

This position is US-Remote Eligible, with occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites. You must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible and providing a disability-inclusive application and interview process. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Simple Application Process

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