Senior Backend Software Engineer, Guest Displays and Platforms

A global travel platform founded in 2007 connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests, having facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$185,000 - $223,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Travel
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Description For Senior Backend Software Engineer, Guest Displays and Platforms

Airbnb, the revolutionary travel platform that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Guest Displays & Platforms team. This team is responsible for the crucial product details page (PDP) that serves as the cornerstone of the guest booking flow and manages guest pricing and availability across all Airbnb platforms.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be working on systems that directly impact every guest's journey on Airbnb. The role offers an opportunity to drive critical projects, lead technical implementations, and work in a collaborative environment with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists. The position is remote-eligible within the United States, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of industry experience and a strong background in building scalable, high-traffic systems. You'll be joining a tightly-knit team that values trust, collaboration, and personal growth. Your responsibilities will include owning company-level problems, leading technical implementations, and mentoring junior engineers.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $185,000 to $223,000 USD, along with benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits. Airbnb is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, believing that varied perspectives drive innovation and engagement.

If you're passionate about building foundational systems that impact millions of users, have a track record of technical excellence, and want to be part of a company that's revolutionizing global travel, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology at scale.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer, Guest Displays and Platforms

  • Own key company level problem statements and drive critical projects
  • Lead the scoping phase, technical requirements and implementation of new functionality
  • Partner closely with Engineering teams and cross-functional partners including PM, Design, Data, and TPM
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer, Guest Displays and Platforms

  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in building and scaling high-quality and high-traffic products with focus on operational excellence
  • Ability to evaluate technical approaches and design product solutions
  • Ability to drive alignment, manage projects and effectively collaborate with stakeholders
  • Mentorship to junior developers

Benefits For Senior Backend Software Engineer, Guest Displays and Platforms

  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus eligible
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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