Staff Software Engineer, Insurance Engineering

Join Airbnb's Insurance Engineering team as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative protection products for our global community of hosts and guests. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building unique solutions that provide financial security and peace of mind to the Airbnb community.

As a technical lead, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing large-scale distributed systems, working with cutting-edge technologies including GraphQL, and various backend languages like Java, Kotlin, and Rust. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data science, to drive engineering decisions and influence outcomes that shape the future of Airbnb's insurance products.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $204,000 to $260,000 USD, along with the flexibility of remote work within eligible US states. You'll be joining a company that values innovation, inclusion, and giving back to the open-source community.

Your impact will be significant as you lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to the full development cycle. The role requires a strong background in distributed systems, experience with service-oriented architecture, and the ability to make architectural decisions that balance scalability, reliability, and business needs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a meaningful difference in how people travel and host safely. You'll be at the forefront of creating protection programs that enable Airbnb's community to operate with confidence, while working with a talented team that values technical excellence and innovation.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of engineering experience, strong technical leadership skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects. You'll thrive in this role if you're passionate about building scalable solutions, enjoy mentoring others, and are excited about working at the intersection of technology and insurance innovation.