Senior Staff Engineer, iOS - Communication and Connectivity

Airbnb connects hosts offering unique stays with guests, enabling authentic community connections across the globe since 2007.
$244,000 - $307,000
iOS
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Staff Engineer, iOS - Communication and Connectivity

Airbnb, the global platform connecting over 5 million hosts with billions of guests worldwide, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for their iOS Communication and Connectivity team. This role sits within the Guest & Host organization, focusing on critical communication tools used by millions daily, including the platform's second most-used feature - Messaging.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll lead the development of native messaging infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication experiences for Airbnb's global user base. The position involves working with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and improve existing systems, while maintaining high performance and scalability.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in iOS development, particularly with Swift. You'll be responsible for architecting and delivering large-scale projects, mentoring team members, and driving technical decisions in a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive compensation, including potential bonus, equity, and Employee Travel Credits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on a platform that facilitates meaningful connections worldwide. The remote-friendly position allows for flexible work arrangements while being part of a team that shapes how millions of hosts and guests communicate globally.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Engineer, iOS - Communication and Connectivity

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust native messaging and communication features
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to align on technical vision
  • Drive end-to-end technical delivery of new messaging and communication features
  • Ensure high quality standards and practices are maintained across the team
  • Mentor and support the growth of junior engineers and peers

Requirements For Senior Staff Engineer, iOS - Communication and Connectivity

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  • 12+ years of industry experience in software engineering
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong programming skills with hands-on experience in Swift
  • Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, high-impact projects
  • Deep understanding of iOS and Android operating system integrations
  • Ability to drive technical decisions and provide leadership
  • Experience with messaging and communication protocols (nice to have)
  • Full stack experience and data analysis (nice to have)

Benefits For Senior Staff Engineer, iOS - Communication and Connectivity

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits

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