Staff Software Engineer, HotelTonight

HotelTonight, acquired by Airbnb in 2019, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their innovative hotel-booking service. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a entrepreneurial team while working under the Airbnb umbrella. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building a next-generation Hospitality & Booking Platform that serves both guests and hotel partners.

The position involves working with a modern tech stack including Java, Ruby/Rails, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kafka, MySQL, and Postgres. You'll be responsible for ensuring high API availability, scaling products, implementing security solutions, and enhancing infrastructure. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform that's reshaping the hotel booking experience. You'll work with a team that prides itself on being the premier way to book hotel rooms, while contributing to Airbnb's broader strategy of expanding its hotel offerings. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $204,000 - $260,000 USD, plus potential bonus and equity benefits.

The role is remote-eligible within the United States, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed. You'll be joining a company that values inclusion and diversity, working with a broad talent pool to foster innovation and engagement. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in a travel-tech environment, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.