Senior Staff Engineer, Global Markets

A global hospitality platform founded in 2007 that connects hosts offering unique stays with guests, having facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Travel · Consumer

Description For Senior Staff Engineer, Global Markets

Airbnb, a pioneering force in the global hospitality industry since 2007, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for their Global Markets team. This role is pivotal in driving Airbnb's international growth strategy across 220+ countries and regions. As a technical leader, you'll shape the technical and product strategy for international growth, designing systems that adapt our product globally while maintaining sustainability.

The position offers a unique opportunity to lead and influence product development that directly impacts Airbnb's global expansion. You'll work with a talented team of engineers and cross-functional partners, architecting solutions that make the platform accessible and user-friendly for diverse international markets. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and cultural awareness to successfully navigate global market challenges.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record in building large-scale production systems. You'll need to demonstrate strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration abilities, and bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese. This remote position offers the flexibility to work from China while occasionally participating in office activities and offsites.

Join Airbnb's mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, working on challenges that require both technical excellence and global perspective. You'll be part of a company that values diverse ideas and fosters innovation, making a significant impact on how millions of users worldwide experience the platform.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Engineer, Global Markets

  • Work with cross functional partners to design and deliver high-quality products
  • Lead efforts to architect, prototype, build and launch solutions for international markets
  • Provide critical input in team roadmap and technical direction
  • Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to adopt team goals and roadmaps
  • Mentor engineers both within and outside of the team

Requirements For Senior Staff Engineer, Global Markets

  • 12+ years of full-time work experience in software engineering, information technology, or related domains
  • Experience with designing and building large scale production systems or features
  • Technical leadership experience leading project teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across team boundaries
  • Willing to work across the full stack
  • Experience with working in a cross-functional team
  • Fluent both in English and Chinese

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