About the job
Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel and connect. With over 5 million hosts and more than 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide, we believe in creating authentic experiences that foster community and connection. Join us in shaping the future of travel.
The Community You Will Join:
The Core Foundation team is pivotal within Product Foundation, equipping product engineers with the tools to develop top-tier features across Android, iOS, and Web platforms. We specialize in Insights & Logging, Performance & App Health, and Feature Architecture, collaborating closely with Platform (iOS/Android/Web), Analytics Infrastructure, and Data Platform teams to set scalable standards.
The Impact You Will Have:
As the leader of the team responsible for Airbnb's foundational solutions for client applications, you will implement the architecture patterns, performance metrics, and developer-friendly platforms that will standardize and enhance product development. Your leadership will:
- Set a visionary long-term direction for client foundations, influencing product engineering practices across Airbnb.
- Encourage the adoption of uniform, cross-platform architectures and best practices for feature development.
- Enhance application performance and health through guardrails, insightful analytics, and efficient tooling that streamline feedback for product teams.
- Establish a cohesive, high-quality event logging framework that supports reliable, data-informed decisions across various platforms.
A Typical Day:
- Define the vision and long-term technological roadmap for Core Foundation, translating them into actionable plans and measurable goals.
- Facilitate alignment across Platform, Backend, and Data teams, ensuring a shared commitment to standards.
- Collaborate with iOS/Android/Web Platform, Analytics Infrastructure, and Data Platform teams to harmonize standards, integrate functionalities, and reduce friction for product engineers.
- Guide technical staff in implementing lint/compilation rules, observability defaults, and configuration patterns, driving adoption through comprehensive documentation and hands-on support.
- Review foundational system designs, balancing immediate delivery with long-term maintenance and scalability goals.

