Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has grown from hosting three guests in San Francisco to facilitating over 1 billion guest arrivals globally through 4 million hosts. As a Staff Software Engineer in the Booking team, you'll be at the core of Airbnb's marketplace, leading the development of next-generation booking systems. This role focuses on building and refining major subsystems that power Airbnb bookings, requiring expertise in distributed systems and business workflow systems.

You'll work within the high-impact Booking team, collaborating closely with Pricing, Payments, and Trust teams to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and ergonomics. The position offers an opportunity to drive innovative solutions that revolutionize the travel experience and advance Airbnb's mission.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring you to lead major booking engineering projects while mentoring other engineers. You'll be responsible for designing solutions to complex technical challenges, working cross-functionally with various teams, and advocating for customer needs through product and design partnerships.

This remote position offers a competitive salary range of $204,000 - $259,000 USD, along with the opportunity to work for a company committed to diversity and inclusion. You'll be part of a team that's transforming the travel industry while building systems that connect millions of hosts and guests worldwide.

Working at Airbnb means joining a company that values unique perspectives and innovative solutions, with a strong focus on creating authentic connections between communities worldwide. The role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform that has revolutionized the way people travel and experience new places.