Senior Manager, Space Studio

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join

Airbnb’s Space team is defining how the company designs, builds, and operates its physical world—from headquarters and hubs to flexible, technology-enabled environments. The Space Studio drives the step-change work of the organization, shaping what’s next for how Airbnb designs, builds, operates space.

We’re seeking a Senior Manager to lead the development of systems that connect design, data, and delivery—building the frameworks, tools, and creative standards that power SpaceOS, Airbnb’s internal platform for spatial decision-making and performance.

This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, and operations. You’ll guide a small, high-impact team focused on the craft of systems—how we prototype, measure, and scale the design of space across Airbnb’s global portfolio.

The Difference You Will Make

The Space Studio shapes how Airbnb designs, operates, and measures its global portfolio of workspaces, event venues, hospitality, and retail environments. Its mission is to connect imagination to execution—helping to bring Airbnb’s Live and Work Anywhere (LAWA) program to life.

This role leads the data and tooling, standards, and strategy functions that partner with Real Estate, Procurement, Construction, Facilities, and Hospitality to continually evolve a portfolio designed for Airbnb’s creative workforce.

• Lead the development of a long-term design strategy that bridges design, technology, and sustainability to create resilient, purpose-driven spaces worldwide—working collaboratively with the broader Space leadership team.
• Develop and oversee the Space operating model and systems that enable global programs to run efficiently and scale with confidence, consistency, and quality.
• Define the metrics and feedback loops that translate data into insight—guiding priorities, investment decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Set sustainability goals and frameworks to measure, track, and report progress toward them.

A Typical Day

Your Experience

Why This Role?

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging :

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at : reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com . Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

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.

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