Senior Platform Manager, Defense Platform

Role Description

As a Platform Product Manager for Anti-Discrimination & Equity, you will shape the systems and capabilities that enable success for all Airbnb users. You will design scalable, intelligent solutions that balance operational efficiency with equitable user experience.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineering, data science, and operations teams to deliver platform products, including:

• Cutting-edge AI/ML-powered solutions
• Innovative data tools
• Automated governance and risk assessment technologies
• Adaptive solutions that evolve with new risks and advance new opportunities

Your work will directly strengthen the trust and integrity that make Airbnb a place where anyone can belong.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience, ideally in platform, anti-discrimination & equity, trust & safety, or risk domains.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a strong bias toward data-informed decision-making.
• Experience driving hypothesis-based product development and iterative learning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Proven success influencing without authority and driving alignment across global, cross-functional teams.
• Passion for and experience in developing technologies and products that are inclusive in nature.
• Background or experience working in anti-discrimination, equity, or inclusion is a plus.

Requirements

• Define and deliver a compelling product vision and roadmap for Anti-Discrimination and Equity products.
• Lead a cross-functional group of engineers, data scientists, designers, operations experts, policy leaders, and product partners to drive alignment, execution, and measurable impact.
• Manage the product backlog and prioritization process, balancing business value, risk reduction, and user experience.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and success criteria in partnership with Anti-Discrimination and Equity and cross-functional leadership.
• Communicate strategy, progress, and insights effectively to stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Leverage data-driven experimentation and measurement frameworks to continuously improve scaled platform products and decision systems.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Tech, Global Operations, Policy, Product, Legal, Reputation, and Shared Services to ensure alignment, manage dependencies, and streamline execution.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $179,000 — $207,000 USD
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Company Description

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 country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

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.