Senior Software Engineer, Regulatory Platform & Operations

Airbnb is a global platform founded in 2007 that connects hosts offering unique stays with guests, having facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$185,000 - $223,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Travel

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Regulatory Platform & Operations

Airbnb, a global hospitality platform that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Cities team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining critical regulatory compliance systems that ensure Airbnb's operations align with local regulations worldwide. The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, building scalable solutions that integrate across guest, host, and government-facing systems.

The role involves building microservices and APIs, working with distributed systems, and handling large-scale data infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that owns the end-to-end host experience for regulation registration, enforcement mechanisms, and the City Portal for government relationships. The position requires expertise in backend development with various programming languages and experience with high-scale web applications.

Working in an inclusive and supportive environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead working groups, and have opportunities for career growth through mentoring and leadership development. The role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $185,000 - $223,000, plus benefits like equity and travel credits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on a platform that connects millions of hosts and guests worldwide while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position is remote-eligible within the US, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed.

Last updated 21 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Regulatory Platform & Operations

  • Build scalable and flexible systems for regulatory compliance
  • Build microservices and APIs for platform integrations across web and mobile platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on interface and system development
  • Lead working group sessions and collaborate on projects
  • Build platforms including infrastructure, applications and tools
  • Work on scaling distributed applications in a highly-available 24x7 environment
  • Engage with industry and governmental partners on technology strategy

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Regulatory Platform & Operations

TypeScript
Java
Kotlin
Python
Go
Rust
  • 6+ years industry experience
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience building large web applications
  • Experience with TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, Rust, C/C++/C#
  • Exposure to architectural patterns of high-scale web applications
  • Experience or desire to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Regulatory Platform & Operations

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Equity
  • Career development opportunities
  • Internal mobility
  • Mentoring opportunities
  • Leadership development opportunities

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