Senior Application Engineer, Security

Airbnb's Application Security team is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join their mission of making the platform safer for millions of users worldwide. This role is integral to maintaining Airbnb's foundation of trust, working within a diverse team that handles everything from tool development to architectural consulting.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a team focused on building secure systems and applications, collaborating closely with product teams to integrate security into the development process. You'll be part of a team that builds close partnerships across the engineering organization to identify security leverage opportunities and drive high-impact security initiatives.

As a Senior Application Engineer in Security, you'll be responsible for developing scalable solutions to enhance Airbnb's defense-in-depth strategy, conducting threat modeling and design reviews, and fostering a culture of security awareness. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring both hands-on security work and the ability to educate and empower other engineers.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $191,000 to $223,000 USD, with additional benefits and the flexibility of remote work. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to make a significant impact on a platform that serves billions of users globally while working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks.

Join a team that's essential to Airbnb's mission of creating a trusted community platform, where your expertise in application security will directly contribute to protecting millions of users worldwide.