Staff Software Engineer, Core Services (Auth Infra)

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has grown from hosting three guests in San Francisco to facilitating over 1 billion guest arrivals globally. We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Authorization Infrastructure team, a critical component of Airbnb's technical foundation. This role focuses on building and maintaining the infrastructure around Airbnb's authorization systems, which manage permissions for all platform products and services.

The position involves working on distributed systems with stringent reliability and security requirements. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing new authorization features, maintaining existing systems, and collaborating with product and infrastructure engineering teams. The role demands expertise in distributed systems, strong technical communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll tackle complex technical challenges while ensuring the security and scalability of Airbnb's authorization framework. You'll work closely with teams across the organization, contributing to production excellence and technical reviews. The role offers competitive compensation, including potential equity and benefits, and provides the flexibility of remote work within the United States.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior technologist who wants to make a significant impact on a platform that helps create meaningful connections worldwide. You'll be joining a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere, working with a unified team committed to innovation and core values.