Staff Software Engineer, Trust Platform

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has revolutionized the hospitality industry by connecting over 4 million hosts with guests globally, facilitating more than 1 billion guest arrivals. We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Trust Platform team, a critical component of Airbnb's infrastructure focused on protecting our community from fraud.

The role involves designing and implementing large-scale systems for fraud detection and mitigation across the entire Airbnb platform. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology to build highly available, real-time risk detection services. The position offers an opportunity to tackle complex challenges in both online and offline risk management, working closely with product, data science, and operations teams.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead the development of resilient distributed systems, contribute to the team's technical direction, and mentor other engineers. The role requires expertise in backend development, with experience in languages like Java, Ruby, or Kotlin. You'll be instrumental in building and evolving platform capabilities to combat evolving fraud attacks while ensuring system scalability and reliability.

The position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $259,000), with remote work flexibility across the US. You'll be joining a team that's at the forefront of trust and safety in the digital economy, making a direct impact on the security and reliability of one of the world's largest hospitality platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, interested in fraud prevention and trust systems, and want to contribute to maintaining the integrity of a platform that has transformed how people travel and experience new places.