Full-Time

Staff iOS Engineer

Pricing & Booking Settings

Posted on 4/11/2025

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Compensation Overview

$204k - $255k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidates must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Please check the list of excluded states, which is continuously evolving.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
GraphQL
iOS/Swift
REST APIs
Objective-C
Requirements
  • 9+ Years of industry experience
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Experience shipping one or more Swift or Objective-C iOS apps, ideally currently available in the App Store
  • Extensive experience working with GraphQL and REST APIs
  • Solid engineering and coding skills. Understanding of basic data structures and asynchronous programming
  • Ability to mentor and grow more junior engineers (set and drive best practices for iOS client development)
  • Personal projects that show an aptitude for technical excellence and product sense
  • Ability to work in areas outside of your usual comfort zone and show motivation for personal growth
  • Interest in innovations within the mobile industry
Responsibilities
  • Work with product and design partners to explore problem spaces and devise solutions to customer problems
  • Collaborate with other product engineers and partners to develop new host pricing functionality and surface insights / analytics
  • With Engineering partners, create technical and execution strategies for new projects and legacy migrations
  • Hands on develop, working with teams on edge solutions to problems that come about when developing at scale
  • Follow data-driven approaches to find inefficiencies in the build/test/deploy pipeline
  • Identify areas of improvement and drive mobile best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with prototyping is a big plus
  • Nice to have: demonstrated design and UX sensibilities

Airbnb operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering lodging and unique tourism experiences. The platform allows hosts to list their properties, which can range from single rooms to entire homes, enabling guests to book accommodations that provide a more authentic local experience. Airbnb earns revenue through a commission system, taking a percentage from each booking made on its platform. With a presence in nearly every country, Airbnb has facilitated over 1.5 billion guest arrivals through its network of more than 5 million hosts. Additionally, the platform offers various local experiences organized by hosts, allowing guests to engage in activities that enhance their travel adventures.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for eco-friendly accommodations aligns with Airbnb's sustainable listings.
  • The rise of 'workcations' boosts demand for longer-term, work-friendly Airbnb stays.
  • 'Bleisure' travel trend offers Airbnb opportunities to target business travelers.

What critics are saying

  • Stagnation in the short-term rental market may impact Airbnb's growth.
  • Reputational risks from uneven guest experiences could deter future travelers.
  • Regulatory challenges from safety violations may lead to increased scrutiny.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb offers unique stays, enhancing travel experiences beyond traditional hotels.
  • The platform connects hosts and guests globally, facilitating diverse lodging options.
  • Airbnb's Experiences segment provides culturally immersive activities, enriching guest stays.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Paid volunteer time

Healthy food and snacks

Generous parental and family leave

Learning and development

Annual travel and experiences credit

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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