The Bengaluru Technology Center will aim to create local, skilled jobs, with the center planning to cater to a few hundred people in the initial stages.
Online accommodation platform Airbnb on Saturday announced the opening of a new technology hub in Bengaluru to help serve its “global community”.
While the Bengaluru Technology Center will aim to create local, skilled jobs, the center plans to cater to a few hundred people in the initial stages, followed by an expanded footprint in the future, the company said in a statement.
“India is an incredibly important market for Airbnb. Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer Nathan Blecharczyk said, “The opening of this technology hub will further boost our existing investments in the country and is a testament to our long-term vision of growing our business locally in the future.”
He added, “The Tech Hub we are announcing today will strengthen our ability to serve our global community, while also providing new opportunities for talented local engineers and tech experts.” Airbnb’s Chief Technology Officer Ari Balog said the new Bengaluru hub will enable the company to “work with some of the brightest tech talent in India, while allowing Airbnb to develop our technological foundation and create a truly exceptional opportunity for guests and hosts on the platform.” will allow the experience to be created.”
Airbnb’s general manager for India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Amanpreet Bajaj, said the opening of this new technology center will create jobs and career development for talented locals, while growing the region as a technology center of excellence. Reputation will also contribute.