Lead Frontend Engineer, Search

Airbnb is hiring a Lead Frontend Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Frontend Engineer, Search, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Airbnb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning