Senior Platform Manager, Defense Platform

The Difference You Will Make:

As a Platform Product Manager on the Defense Platform, you will define the vision, strategy, and execution for products that power safety and integrity across Airbnb. You will partner with engineers, data scientists, designers, and operations experts to build intelligent, scalable platform solutions that identify emerging risks, prevent bad actors, and reduce friction for trusted users. Your work will ensure our defenses are adaptive, automated, and seamlessly integrated across the Airbnb ecosystem.

A Typical Day:

• 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.

Your Expertise:

• 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

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$179,000—$207,000 USD