Senior Backend Engineer, Media Foundation

Airbnb, the global hospitality platform that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals since 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.

In this role, you'll join a talented and diverse team of software engineers focused on building and improving the foundation that powers products across Airbnb. You'll have the opportunity to shape technical vision and deliver solutions that are flexible, efficient, and scalable to meet business needs.

Your responsibilities will span the full development cycle, from technical design to launch, while collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams. You'll be deeply involved in code reviews, design documentation, and providing feedback on product specifications. The role requires strong Java expertise and experience with image processing or video transcoding.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $185,000 to $221,000 USD, along with the flexibility of remote work within eligible US states. You'll be part of a company that values inclusion and diversity, working on technology that connects millions of hosts and guests worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about building scalable media infrastructure and want to make a significant impact on a platform that facilitates authentic connections between communities globally.