Staff Software Engineer, Insurance Engineering

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

The position requires expertise in backend development, particularly with languages like Java, Kotlin, or Ruby, and extensive experience with GraphQL. You'll be working in a diverse team environment, leading significant technical initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional partners including design, product, and data science teams.

As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing highly available services, making crucial architectural decisions, and ensuring code quality across the team. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems that directly impact millions of users worldwide, while helping shape the future of travel insurance and protection products.

The position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $259,000), with the flexibility of remote work within the US. You'll be joining a company that values innovation, inclusion, and giving back to the open-source community. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact while working on challenging technical problems at scale.