Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
... and host success - at global scale. A Typical Day: * Define and drive the roadmap for Airbnb's relevance and personalization platform - from natural language query understanding to multi-turn ...
... and host success - at global scale. A Typical Day: * Define and drive the roadmap for Airbnb's relevance and personalization platform - from natural language query understanding to multi-turn ...
Staff Data Scientist - Long Term Impact
$200K - $242K/yr
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Staff Data Scientist - Long Term Impact
$200K - $242K/yr
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
From Trust to Payments, and from Customer Service to Marketing we rely on ML to ensure that guests and hosts have the best possible experience with Airbnb. The Community Support Products (CSP ...
From Trust to Payments, and from Customer Service to Marketing we rely on ML to ensure that guests and hosts have the best possible experience with Airbnb. The Community Support Products (CSP ...
Staff Android Engineer, Client Data and Networking Platform (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost ...
Staff Android Engineer, Client Data and Networking Platform (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Customer Support Engineering
$107K - $146K/yr
From Trust to Payments, and from Customer Service to Marketing we rely on ML to ensure that guests and hosts have the best possible experience with Airbnb. Our ML team in Community Support is the ...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Customer Support Engineering
$107K - $146K/yr
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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Marketing Technology
$125K - $165K/yr
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Marketing Technology
$125K - $165K/yr
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Senior Staff Engineer, Communication & Connectivity
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Remote - USA Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in ...
Senior Staff Engineer, Communication & Connectivity
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Remote - USA Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in ...
Senior Staff Engineer, Communication & Connectivity (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $167K/yr
Remote - USA Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in ...
Senior Staff Engineer, Communication & Connectivity (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $167K/yr
Remote - USA Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
... hosts experience an Airbnb that is safer, smarter and more personalized. The Difference You Will Make: This role sits at the heart of some of Airbnb's most consequential data science challenges ...
... hosts experience an Airbnb that is safer, smarter and more personalized. The Difference You Will Make: This role sits at the heart of some of Airbnb's most consequential data science challenges ...
Understand the technical aspects of software partnerships to offer comprehensive support, ensuring a seamless experience for hosts and guests. * Represent Airbnb in external meetings with Hotels and ...
Understand the technical aspects of software partnerships to offer comprehensive support, ensuring a seamless experience for hosts and guests. * Represent Airbnb in external meetings with Hotels and ...
$180 - $240/hr
Staff Software Engineer, Payments Compliance Remote - US Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have ...
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$180 - $240/hr
Staff Software Engineer, Payments Compliance Remote - US Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have ...
New
$180 - $240/hr
United States Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in ...
$180 - $240/hr
United States Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in ...
Senior Software Engineer, Agent Core Products
$125K - $165K/yr
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$125K - $165K/yr
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Community Support Engineering
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140 - $180/hr
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Community Support Engineering Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts ...
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Community Support Engineering
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140 - $180/hr
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Senior Software Engineer, Payments Platform
$125K - $165K/yr
Airbnb Payments team supports this mission by economically empowering Airbnb businesses and our global community of guests and hosts. Airbnb Payments team allows any two people in the world to ...
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Senior Software Engineer, Payments Platform
$125K - $165K/yr
Airbnb Payments team supports this mission by economically empowering Airbnb businesses and our global community of guests and hosts. Airbnb Payments team allows any two people in the world to ...
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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every ...
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An Airbnb Host is someone who rents out their property or a portion of it to guests through the Airbnb platform. Hosts are responsible for creating listings, setting prices, managing bookings, and ensuring a positive guest experience. This includes preparing the space, communicating with guests, and addressing any issues that arise. The role can be a full-time business or a side income, depending on the host’s availability and property offerings. Airbnb provides tools to help hosts manage their listings and optimize their earnings.
What skills and qualifications are needed to be an Airbnb host?
To thrive as an Airbnb Host, you need excellent property management skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of hospitality standards, with a background in customer service or real estate being helpful but not mandatory. Familiarity with the Airbnb platform, online booking systems, and basic maintenance or cleaning apps is valuable for effectively managing listings and guest communications. Strong interpersonal skills, responsiveness, and problem-solving abilities help hosts provide positive guest experiences and resolve issues promptly. These skills ensure high guest satisfaction, positive reviews, and increased occupancy rates, ultimately contributing to the host's success.
What are common challenges Airbnb hosts face, and how can they be managed?
Airbnb Hosts often encounter challenges such as last-minute booking changes, guest complaints, and property maintenance issues. Managing guest expectations through clear communication, setting accurate listing descriptions, and establishing house rules can help prevent many misunderstandings. Staying organized with checklists, scheduling regular cleanings, and using digital tools for messaging and calendar management can streamline operations. Experienced hosts also recommend having a network of reliable cleaners and handymen to quickly address any problems that arise. By proactively addressing these challenges, hosts can create memorable guest experiences and maintain high ratings.
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6.1
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Job description
The Community You Will Join:
Our Product Marketing & Management leaders imagine the ideal experience for our community and work backwards, creating innovative products that delight our guests and hosts - and crafting the narratives that bring those products to the world. They deeply understand the needs of our users and translate these into a strategy that combines strong product thinking, deep research, and compelling go-to-market storytelling. They partner with talented cross-functional team members across engineering, design, operations, data science, marketing, and communications, leading teams to execute a shared vision. They are incredibly detail-oriented and hands on.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will be part of the team responsible for product roadmaps and launches at Airbnb. You will drive specific features that are part of every launch and determine how they are positioned and communicated to the external world. You are responsible for the success of Airbnb products throughout their life cycle - from concept to release to growth. And your cross-functional work ensures a consistent product voice across the experiences being built at Airbnb.
We are living in one of the loneliest moments in modern history - and Airbnb is uniquely positioned to do something about it. We are seeking a Product Marketing & Management leader to join our People to Meet team, the category of Experiences built to bring strangers together through shared activities and interests - run clubs, supper clubs, book clubs, game nights, and more. People to Meet is a horizontal layer of human connection that spans the entire Airbnb platform, and it sits at the heart of our ambition to evolve from a booking platform into a real-world social network. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new category from the ground up, shaping both the guest and host experience, and to leave a lasting impact on how the world meets, gathers, and connects.
A Typical Day:
- Develop and maintain a product vision, strategy, and roadmap for People to Meet across both the guest and host journeys.
- Synthesize guest, host, and partner feedback and translate it into product features and positioning - from profiles and "who's going" to conversation starters, messaging, and post-event connection.
- Develop the public-facing messaging and narrative for People to Meet, and land the value proposition with guests, hosts, and the media.
- Align product teams and cross-functional partners across marketing, communications, research, and PMM.
- Grow and shape the supply of social formats - partnering with hosts and creators to design repeatable, high-quality experiences that reliably foster connection.
- Own the guest connection experience end to end (before, during, and after the event), balancing the drive to scale with the social intimacy that makes these formats work.
- Champion trust, safety, and privacy as first-class product responsibilities in every in-person connection we enable.
- Ensure the existing storefront is healthy and the quality bar is high across People to Meet listings.
- Role model behaviors that encourage open communication and curiosity.
- Make judgements and prioritization decisions that are in the best interests of our users.
- Efficiently execute to ship products and deliver impact for our business and users.
Your Expertise:
- 8+ years of product management and/or product marketing experience.
- Experience creating product messaging and positioning and delivering it to customers and the media.
- Demonstrated inbound and subject matter expertise, ideally in consumer social, community, events, or marketplace businesses.
- Background building social or community products - hands-on experience with profiles and identity, matching and discovery, messaging, and the mechanics that turn first meetings into lasting connections.
- Fluency in two-sided marketplace dynamics - bootstrapping supply and demand in a new category, navigating cold-start, and designing for network effects and repeat engagement.
- Trust & safety and privacy by design - a genuine understanding of what it takes to bring strangers together safely in the real world, and comfort treating that as a core product surface rather than an afterthought.
- Requirements gathering & documentation - turning ambiguous problems into clear specs that align eng, design, research, and partners.
- Able to build compelling customer-focused stories and work with marketing and communications partners to bring them to life.
- Excited to build a new category that helps people make real connections in the real world.
- Demonstrated track record of product leadership in a cross-functional environment.
- Built and scaled global consumer products, marketplaces, or ecosystems that people love.
- Entrepreneurial track record of taking an idea to reality and leading teams through a dynamic environment.
- Experience working on consumer products that drive significant engagement and revenue.
- A strong ability to effectively use data and perform business analysis to support product strategy and go-to-market decisions.
- Excited to drive execution across teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Enjoys doing individual contributor product and product marketing work and staying in the details.
- Strong ability and desire to travel frequently, including domestic and international.
Your Location:
Due to the nature of this position, there is a strong preference for the successful applicant to be based in San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA or New York, NY to be able to conduct their work. We ask that you are able to work Pacific Time Zone work hours as needed. Currently, employees can not be located in: Alaska, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Delaware And Rhode Island. This list is continuously being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.
We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
How We'll Take Care of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range
$200,000-$240,000 USD
About Airbnb
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Industry
Hospitality services
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
San Francisco, CA, US
Year founded
2007