Senior Manager, Technical Program Management (Search & AI Foundations)
Core
Lead AI Platforms initiatives spanning Search Relevance, Machine Learning Infrastructure (MLI), and Search Knowledge Infrastructure (SKI) to build data-driven decision-making capabilities for Airbnb's marketplace.
Role type
Senior Manager, Technical Program Management (TPM)
Builds
AI-powered product experiences including Search Ranking, Home Page Recommendations, AutoSuggest, and underlying model infrastructure
Domain
Travel technology, Search, Machine Learning, Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical program management leadership, Search relevance expertise, Natural language search, Recommendation systems, GenAI/LLM application, ML model lifecycle management, A/B testing, Strategic planning, Risk management, Stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Experience with LRMs, Feature development, Model testing, Resource management
Technologies
GenAI, LLMs, LRMs, ML models
Responsibilities
Shape technical direction of AI projects, Prototype and validate project ideas, Define measurable success criteria, Assess risks and devise mitigation strategies, Present outcomes to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with team mentoring
