Staff Software Engineer, Emerging Defenses

Airbnb is a global platform connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests, founded in 2007 in San Francisco.
$204,000 - $260,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Emerging Defenses

Airbnb, founded in 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Trust Emerging Defense team. This role focuses on building new products and defenses for unattended risks and attacks, ensuring safety and privacy for Airbnb's global community of hosts and guests.

As a staff engineer, you'll lead a team of engineers working on creating the safest communication platform across various mediums including phone, VoIP, SMS, in-app chat, and video conferencing. Your work will directly impact the safety and privacy of millions of Airbnb users worldwide while keeping fraudsters off the platform.

The role requires expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems and experience with machine learning. You'll collaborate with cross-functional partners including data scientists, product managers, and operations teams to identify opportunities for fraud detection and mitigation. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $204,000 to $260,000 USD, along with the flexibility of remote work within the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who is passionate about security, privacy, and building safe digital communities. You'll be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to complex trust and safety challenges while working with cutting-edge technologies and leading a talented team of engineers.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Emerging Defenses

  • Build a marketplace of products that ensure safety and privacy of guests and hosts
  • Provide technical vision and support other engineers' growth
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners
  • Develop, productionize, and operate machine learning models and pipelines at scale
  • Enhance and extend risk investigation tools
  • Lead team of engineers and work cross-functionally building toward the safest communication platform

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Emerging Defenses

Java
Python
Scala
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering in a fast-paced tech environment
  • Strong programming skills with deep expertise in architectural patterns
  • Experience in designing scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems
  • Exposure to ML or interest in ML
  • Proven experience partnering with cross-functional leaders
  • Experience leading large-scale, multi-team, multi-platform projects
  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Emerging Defenses

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Equity

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