Senior Software Engineer, Tax Engineering

Airbnb connects guests with hosts offering unique stays and experiences across the globe, founded in 2007 in San Francisco.
$185,000 - $223,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Travel
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Description For Senior Software Engineer, Tax Engineering

Airbnb's Global Tax Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team that tackles complex tax-related challenges across global jurisdictions. The role involves building and scaling distributed systems, developing microservices and APIs, and working with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be part of an inclusive team that values sustainable engineering practices and healthy team dynamics.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Tax Engineering team, you'll work on critical systems that enable Airbnb's operations worldwide. The position offers opportunities to work with various technologies including Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, and Rust, while building high-scale web applications and infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and data science to deliver impactful solutions.

The role combines technical expertise with business impact, requiring strong system design skills and the ability to work with distributed systems. You'll be contributing to a strategic, multi-year platform roadmap while having the opportunity to shape the future of Airbnb's tax systems. The position offers competitive compensation ($185,000 - $223,000), equity, and benefits, along with the flexibility of remote work.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on challenging problems at scale while contributing to a platform that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide. The role offers both technical growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, inclusive environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Tax Engineering

  • Build microservices and APIs to drive platform integrations across web and mobile platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build interfaces and systems
  • Build platforms including infrastructure, applications and tools
  • Work on scaling distributed applications in a highly-available 24x7 environment
  • Make architectural trade-offs applying design patterns

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Tax Engineering

Java
Kotlin
Python
Go
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Prior real-world experience in Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, Rust, C/C++/C#
  • Knowledge of architectural patterns of high-scale web applications
  • Experience or desire to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Tax Engineering

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

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