Jeff Hodnett
About Jeff Hodnett
Jeff Hodnett is a Senior Director of Engineering for Retailer Growth at Faire, where he has been employed since 2023. He has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as Airbnb and Avira, and possesses a strong background in building and managing engineering teams.
Current Role at Faire
Jeff Hodnett serves as the Senior Director of Engineering - Retailer Growth at Faire, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for driving the engineering strategy for Retailer Growth. His leadership focuses on developing engineering teams that create products utilized by millions of users. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Engineering - Mobile at Faire from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience at Airbnb
Jeff Hodnett has extensive experience at Airbnb, where he held multiple positions from 2015 to 2021. He started as a Senior Software Engineer and later transitioned to roles such as Engineering Manager for Host Tools and Host Success. He also served as the Head of Mobile Engineering for the Homes Business Unit. His tenure at Airbnb spanned various engineering and leadership roles, contributing to the development of key products.
Engineering Background and Skills
Jeff Hodnett has a solid engineering background, having worked in various technical roles across different companies. He began his career as a Software Engineer at IBM and later held positions at Avira and Seamonster Ltd. His experience includes a proven track record of building engineering teams and managing projects in both startup and large-scale environments. He has demonstrated a strong ability to transition from technical roles to leadership positions.
Education and Qualifications
Jeff Hodnett holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University College Cork, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer Science from the same institution, graduating in 2007. Additionally, he has been studying American Sign Language (ASL) at City College of San Francisco since 2019, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning.