[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer @Airbnb

Role Description

The Supply & Competitive Intelligence team builds the data and ML systems that show Airbnb where supply is, how competitors operate, and which supply to pursue. We are looking for a data-focused Staff Backend Engineer to help build the next generation of these systems. You will set technology and implementation strategy and work with a wide range of cross-functional partners.

A typical day:

• Work with product and ML engineers to explore problem spaces and devise solutions to customer problems
• Prototype new ideas and influence the product strategy
• Proactively collaborate with other engineering teams to develop an iterative plan to improve our APIs and architecture
• Collaborate with other product engineers and partners to develop backend to support data and AI solutions
• Create technical and execution strategies for new projects and drive hands-on implementation of those solutions
• Identify areas for improvement and champion the adoption of best practices in product development, engineering architecture, and testing
• Perform technical design reviews and code reviews
• Mentor and grow more junior engineers

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience
• You have experience leading teams, setting technical direction, building & launching high-impact user-facing products
• You have experience influencing partners such as designers and product managers as well as other engineering teams
• You are excited to ideate, prototype new ideas, and influence product direction
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and across engineering teams
• You have demonstrated an ability to mentor and grow more junior engineers, set and drive best practices

Requirements

• This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.
• While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $204,000 — $255,000 USD
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [email protected].