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# Graham Gilbert
Senior Staff Engineer at Airbnb focused on device trust and scaling IC career paths.

## About

Graham Gilbert is a Senior Staff Engineer at Airbnb, focusing on device trust, identity, and client platforms. He builds large-scale corporate infrastructure and helps teams make technical decisions that actually last.

Beyond his day job, he builds open-source tools and co-founded the Mac Admins Mentorship Program. Graham frequently discusses the realities of long-term engineering careers, including how to thrive as a technical individual contributor instead of shifting into management.


## Upcoming Sessions

### World Congress 2026 North America · September 23, 2026
San José, CA
- [The path to Staff Engineer and beyond - staying on the IC train](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1435-the-path-to-staff)





## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamgilbert/)