Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Airbnb's Guest Displays & Platforms team as a Senior Software Engineer and drive critical projects impacting millions of guests globally. You will own key problem statements, lead implementation of new functionality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Mentorship of junior engineers is a key aspect of the role. This US-remote eligible position requires 5+ years of industry experience, a Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably in CS), and expertise in building high-traffic products. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
• Experience in building and scaling high-quality and high-traffic products (or systems) with a focus on operational excellence
• Ability to evaluate technical approaches and design product solutions to solve real-world problems
• Ability to drive alignment, manage projects and effectively collaborate with stakeholders
• Mentorship to junior developers

Responsibilities

• Own key company level problem statements and drive critical projects
• Lead the scoping phase, the technical requirements and the implementation of the new functionality
• Partner closely with other Engineering teams and cross functional partners including PM, Design, Data, and TPM
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits