Lead Localization Operations Program Manager at Airbnb

Department: Program Management

Compensation

$168,000 – $210,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

Airbnb is hiring a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional localization programs and drive the process, tooling, automation, and technology evolution of localization at global scale. The role partners with engineering, product, localization leadership, and external language-service and technology providers, with a focus on AI and machine translation, MT pipelines, language technology APIs, and scalable localization solutions. The position is US-remote eligible, may include occasional office or offsite work, and offers a base pay range of $168,000 to $210,000 USD.

Required Skills

Technical Program Management
Localization
Machine Translation
Language APIs
MT Pipelines
Cross-functional Collaboration

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 9+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Product Management
Experience implementing end-to-end localization solutions
Experience integrating AI-driven localization tools, including machine translation engines, LLMs, or AI-driven content evaluation systems
Technical fluency with language technology APIs and MT pipelines
Experience partnering with senior leadership as a strategic advisor
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Translation Company Name: Airbnb