Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI for Developer Productivity

Airbnb's Developer Platform team is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead their AI strategy for developer productivity. This role sits at the intersection of AI and developer tooling, focusing on enhancing developer productivity across the entire software development lifecycle. The position involves spearheading AI initiatives including automatic test generation, AI-based code generation for internal frameworks, design to code implementations, and AI-assisted code reviews and migrations.

The ideal candidate will join a team responsible for powering the full developer lifecycle at Airbnb, from local development to continuous delivery. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on technical leadership, operating with a startup mindset to quickly iterate and incorporate cutting-edge AI technologies into developer tooling.

The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by amplifying the productivity of every Airbnb engineer through best-in-class developer infrastructure. You'll be working with engineering leaders across Airbnb, with your work directly affecting all engineers in the company. The role combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, requiring someone who can both architect solutions and write code when needed.

Working remotely, you'll be part of a company that has grown from hosting three guests in San Francisco to facilitating over 1 billion guest arrivals globally. This role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $244,000 to $304,000 USD, plus potential bonus and equity benefits.