Senior Software Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb

United States
Base: $191,000 - $223,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
5+ years software engineering experience
Java or kotlin backend expertise
Frontend web technologies fluency
Airbnb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Guest Displays & Platforms team, focusing on enhancing the guest experience through the development of backend features. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in Java/Kotlin, and familiarity with frontend technologies

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the development of major new features at the heart of the guest experience on Airbnb.
  • Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional partners including design, product, search, checkout, and payments teams.
  • The position offers a competitive base pay range of $191,000 to $223,000 USD along with bonus, equity, and benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Guest Displays & Platforms team, focusing on enhancing the guest experience through the development of backend features. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in Java/Kotlin, and familiarity with frontend technologies.

Salary

Base: $191,000 - $223,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible; Benefits: Health, Employee Travel Credits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • Java or Kotlin backend expertise
  • Frontend web technologies fluency
  • Large-scale service-oriented architecture
  • Data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Systemic improvement advocacy
  • Technical quality culture building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or equivalent
  • 5+ years hands-on software engineering experience
  • Fluency in HTML, CSS, React, and GraphQL

Work Rights

Must live in a state where Airbnb has a registered entity

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