Senior Software Engineer, Regulatory Platform & Operations

Airbnb, a revolutionary hospitality platform that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Cities team. This role focuses on building and maintaining critical regulatory compliance systems that enable Airbnb's operations across thousands of cities globally.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects within the regulatory platform, developing scalable solutions that bridge guest, host, and government requirements. You'll be part of a team that owns crucial products including the host regulation registration flow, City Portal for government interactions, and foundational quality services.

Working in an inclusive and supportive environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build microservices and APIs that power platform integrations across web and mobile platforms. The role requires expertise in distributed systems and large-scale applications, with the opportunity to work with technologies like TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, and Rust.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of industry experience and strong communication skills. You'll be instrumental in designing and implementing systems that can adapt to rapidly evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining high availability in a 24x7 environment. The position offers competitive compensation ($185,000 - $221,000), equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including Employee Travel Credits.

This remote position allows you to work flexibly while occasionally connecting with teammates at Airbnb offices or offsites. Join a team that values sustainable engineering practices, promotes well-being, and offers substantial career growth opportunities through mentoring and leadership development.