Senior Software Engineer, Quality and Merchandising

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Quality and Merchandising team, focusing on building world-class backend merchandising systems. This role is part of a multi-year effort to build a company-wide user-centric platform and products. As a key individual contributor, you'll architect merchandising systems serving online and offline data insights from scratch.

The position involves working with cross-functional teams including Search, listings discovery, booking, and checkout. You'll be responsible for driving technical vision and leading talented engineers in delivering high-quality work through multiple releases. The role requires expertise in backend engineering and data systems, with opportunities to influence technical direction and mentor team members.

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has grown from hosting three guests in San Francisco to facilitating over 2 billion guest arrivals globally. The platform connects over 5 million hosts with guests worldwide, creating authentic community experiences. This role offers the chance to impact this growing ecosystem through data-driven features and booking funnel optimization.

The position offers competitive compensation ($191,000 - $223,000), with remote work flexibility within the US. You'll be joining a company committed to inclusion and diversity, working on systems that directly influence the success of both hosts and guests on the platform. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact on a global scale while working with cutting-edge technology and data systems.