Staff Backend Engineer, Media Foundation

Airbnb, a global hospitality platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Media Foundation team within the Client & Product Foundation organization. This role is crucial in building and operating end-to-end media infrastructure that powers images, videos, and rich media across the platform.

The Media Foundation team is responsible for delivering high-quality, performant, and cost-efficient media experiences through innovative solutions. They focus on content optimization techniques, caching strategies, and exploring new ways to enhance media experiences through AI-driven enhancements.

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions for next-generation media infrastructure. You'll work on complex, large-scale distributed systems processing billions of media assets. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and implementing scalable backend services.

The position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $260,000), along with bonus potential, equity, and unique benefits like Employee Travel Credits. This US-remote role provides flexibility while maintaining connection through occasional office visits or offsites.

Join a team at the intersection of technology and hospitality, where your expertise in media systems, software development, and technical leadership will directly impact how millions of hosts and guests interact with Airbnb's platform. This is an opportunity to shape the future of digital media experiences while working with cutting-edge technologies and fostering innovation.