Senior Backend Engineer, Media Foundation

Airbnb, the global hospitality platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their Media Foundation team. As part of the Application Foundation Org, you'll be instrumental in building Airbnb's next-gen Media platform to enable immersive product features. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the technical vision and deliver scalable solutions that power products across Airbnb.

The position involves working with a talented and diverse team of software engineers to build and operate Airbnb's Media infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to execute on product strategy and develop features that enhance user experience. The role requires expertise in Java and experience with image processing or video transcoding.

This is a remote position offering a competitive salary range of $191,000 - $223,000 USD, with opportunities for bonus, equity, and Employee Travel Credits. You'll be joining a company that values inclusion and diversity, with a commitment to working with the broadest talent pool possible. Airbnb believes diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, leading to the development of the best products and solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of relevant software development experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of how media is handled across Airbnb's platform, making a significant impact on the user experience for millions of hosts and guests worldwide.