Staff Software Engineer, Location

Join Airbnb's Location team as a Staff Software Engineer, where you'll be instrumental in building a world-class search experience for millions of guests. The team is responsible for the crucial map search experience and various location-based products including points of interest, places pages, and guidebooks.

As a key member of this cross-disciplinary team, you'll work alongside iOS, Android, web, and backend developers, collaborating closely with design, product, and data science partners. Your role will focus on developing and enhancing the map search experience that helps guests find their perfect listings efficiently.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact features used by millions of users globally. You'll be contributing to a microservice architecture at scale, working with modern technologies including Java, Kotlin, GraphQL, and REST APIs. The role combines technical excellence with product thinking, requiring both strong backend expertise and an understanding of user experience.

Working remotely, you'll be part of a company that has transformed the travel industry, connecting over 5 million hosts with more than 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide. Airbnb offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $204,000 - $260,000 USD, plus potential bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer who is passionate about building scalable systems, values collaboration, and wants to make a direct impact on how millions of people discover and book their perfect stays around the world.