Privacy Engineering Lead - Remote

Overview

Join the Privacy team at Airbnb to enhance transparency, empower our global community, and build user trust through strong data privacy protections. The Privacy Engineering team is at the forefront of building cutting-edge technologies to protect user data and ensure compliance with global privacy regulations.

In Short

• Provide thought leadership and define strategy for Privacy by Design.
• Lead multi-team technical initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Work with software & ML engineers to integrate privacy safeguards.
• Design and prototype next-generation privacy infrastructure.
• Build foundational investments in data discovery and classification.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and CCPA regulations.
• Mentor engineers and set technical direction for the team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Experience with data anonymization and privacy-preserving techniques.
• Work on AI/ML governance and privacy integration.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, Python, or C++.
• Experience with scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Proven experience in defining product/technical strategy.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-team projects.
• Familiarity with AI/ML governance.
• Experience with data classification and lineage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $204,000 - $259,000 USD.
• Eligibility for bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Employee Travel Credits.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Disability inclusive application process.