Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host - Pricing Guidance Team

A global platform founded in 2007 connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests, enabling authentic community connections worldwide.
$204,000 - $260,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Travel

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host - Pricing Guidance Team

Airbnb, a pioneering force in the travel and hospitality industry since 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Pricing Guidance team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of host pricing tools on a platform that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals globally.

The position sits within the Pricing team, which is dedicated to empowering Airbnb hosts with sophisticated tools and education for implementing adaptive pricing strategies. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation tools that directly impact hosts' business operations. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on implementation, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Modeling, Design, and Product.

Your impact will be significant as you drive technology and implementation strategies that help hosts manage their businesses more effectively. The role demands a blend of technical expertise and product thinking, as you'll be involved in everything from prototyping new ideas to influencing product direction and improving architectural systems.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who excels in both technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. With a competitive salary range of $204,000 to $260,000 USD, plus benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits, Airbnb offers a compelling package for top talent. The remote work arrangement (US-based) provides flexibility while maintaining connection through occasional office visits and offsites.

The role is perfect for someone who wants to make a lasting impact on a platform that connects millions of hosts with billions of guests worldwide. You'll be joining a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating authentic travel experiences that bring people together.

Last updated 19 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host - Pricing Guidance Team

  • Work with product and design partners to explore problem spaces and devise solutions
  • Prototype new ideas and influence product strategy
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve APIs and architecture
  • Develop new host pricing functionality
  • Create technical and execution strategies for new projects
  • Perform technical design reviews and code reviews
  • Mentor and grow junior engineers
  • Identify areas for improvement and champion best practices

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host - Pricing Guidance Team

  • 10+ years industry experience
  • Experience leading teams and setting technical direction
  • Experience building & launching high-impact user-facing products
  • Experience influencing partners such as designers and product managers
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well within a team and across engineering teams
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow junior engineers

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host - Pricing Guidance Team

  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus
  • Equity

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Airbnb Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host - Pricing Guidance Team

Tech Lead Manager, Engineering - Guest & Host

Tech Lead Manager position at Airbnb, leading pricing guidance tools development, requiring 10+ years experience, offering remote work and competitive compensation.

Staff Software Engineer, Trust Platform

Lead the development of fraud detection and trust systems at Airbnb, designing scalable solutions to protect millions of users worldwide.

Staff Fullstack Engineer, Community Support Platform - Chatbot

Staff Engineer role at Airbnb focusing on AI-driven customer support platform development, combining backend expertise with frontend experience to revolutionize customer service delivery.

Staff Backend Engineer, Media Foundation

Staff Backend Engineer position at Airbnb, focusing on media infrastructure and processing systems, offering competitive compensation and remote work flexibility.

Staff Software Engineer, Checkout

Staff Software Engineer position at Airbnb leading the development of checkout systems, requiring 9+ years of experience in building scalable distributed systems.