Staff Technical Program Manager, Reliability & Observability

Airbnb

United States
$194,000 - $242,000 usd py
On-site with occasional remote work, as agreed upon with the manager.
Drive requirements for ai/ml initiatives
Ensure platform robustness and availability
Develop holistic solutions for system operations
Airbnb is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for their Reliability & Observability team, responsible for leading technical initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, particularly in AI/ML environments, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the robustness and availability of Airbnb's platform

Job Summary

  • This role will partner closely with Machine Learning (ML) engineers, infrastructure engineers, and product managers across Airbnb to develop holistic solutions that ensure the Airbnb platform is robust, highly available, and transparent in its operations.
  • You will play a crucial role in tackling projects that power search and recommendations across the entire Airbnb platform—directly influencing how guests and hosts connect in meaningful ways.
  • Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership, coupled with the ability to think critically and strategically while managing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

Matching Summary

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Airbnb is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for their Reliability & Observability team, responsible for leading technical initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, particularly in AI/ML environments, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the robustness and availability of Airbnb's platform.

Salary

$194,000 - $242,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive requirements for AI/ML initiatives
  • Ensure platform robustness and availability
  • Develop holistic solutions for system operations
  • Manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships
  • Experience with ML models and LLMs

Nice-to-have

  • Adapt to different operating cadences
  • Proactive mitigation strategies
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Iterative development cycles

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of work experience
  • 8+ years as a TPM
  • Experience with ML models, LLMs, LRMs
  • Familiar with A/B testing
  • Ability to ramp up quickly

Work Rights

Not specified

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