Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Security (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Airbnb. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Security in United States.

As Senior Manager of Software Engineering in Security, you will play a key leadership role in safeguarding platforms and infrastructures against evolving cyber threats. This position offers the opportunity to oversee a high-performing engineering team, partner with cross-functional groups, and build scalable security platforms that protect millions of users worldwide. You will guide both strategy and execution, ensuring alignment across technical, operational, and business priorities. Beyond technical excellence, this role requires exceptional people leadership, mentorship, and the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The ideal candidate will thrive in a global environment, balancing strategic vision with hands-on guidance.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary software engineering team within the security function, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and high-quality delivery.
• Mentor and coach managers and engineers, fostering professional growth, career progression, and a culture of autonomy and accountability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement security platforms that protect both production and enterprise environments.
• Drive strategy, execution, and alignment across engineering and security functions, ensuring pragmatic and effective solutions.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, while cultivating a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Communicate and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities and objectives.
• Champion a security culture that emphasizes enabling business objectives securely, balancing protection with operational agility.

Requirements

• 8+ years of people management experience, including 3+ years leading other managers.
• Strong background in software development with demonstrated experience in building and scaling engineering functions.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (GuardDuty, Lambda, Kinesis, S3, SNS, SQS, EC2, etc.).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or equivalent container orchestration technologies.
• Deep expertise in prevention, detection, response, and validation methodologies across the security lifecycle.
• Proven ability to design strategies, support complex security initiatives, and scale technical solutions globally.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $244,000 – $307,000 USD.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and equity packages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote-first work model within eligible U.S. states, with opportunities to attend offsites or visit offices as needed.
• Employee travel credits and discounts on company services.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture that values diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Opportunities for career development, leadership training, and continued learning.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!