Senior Manager, Engineering - Auth Infrastructure

Airbnb connects hosts offering unique stays with guests, enabling authentic community connections across the globe since 2007.
$244,000 - $320,000
Security
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Manager, Engineering - Auth Infrastructure

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Auth Infrastructure team, a critical component responsible for Authentication and Authorization systems across the platform. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the technical vision and security infrastructure of a global platform that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.

The position involves leading two distinct engineering teams focused on user authentication and authorization, managing critical systems where reliability and security are paramount. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining robust, scalable systems that underpin the entire Airbnb ecosystem, while collaborating with product and infrastructure engineering teams to evolve these systems alongside business growth.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background in distributed systems and security infrastructure. The position requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for mentoring engineers and managers while driving technical strategy. With a competitive salary range of $244,000 - $320,000 USD, equity compensation, and the flexibility of remote work, this role offers an attractive package for the right candidate.

The impact of this role extends across the entire Airbnb platform, as these authentication and authorization systems are crucial for maintaining the security and trust of millions of users worldwide. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the safety and reliability of a platform that has revolutionized the travel and hospitality industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior Manager, Engineering - Auth Infrastructure

  • Lead and manage two engineering teams focused on user authentication and authorization
  • Define and drive technical roadmap for authentication and authorization infrastructure
  • Mentor and develop high performing teams of engineers and managers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions
  • Lead incident response for critical systems
  • Stay current with authentication, authorization, and security trends

Requirements For Senior Manager, Engineering - Auth Infrastructure

Java
Python
Go
Ruby
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience with distributed systems
  • 7+ years of engineering management experience, including managing managers
  • Experience in building secure, fault-tolerant authentication systems at scale
  • Strong technical proficiency in major programming languages
  • Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure
  • Experience with incident management and root cause analysis
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proven ability to attract and retain engineering talent
  • Experience in fast-paced, agile environment

Benefits For Senior Manager, Engineering - Auth Infrastructure

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits

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