Full-Time

Senior Android Engineer

Accessibility

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$185k - $223kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

United States

Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites may be required.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
Android Development
Requirements
  • 5+ years of industry experience developing consumer Android applications at scale.
  • Expertise in Kotlin or Java, and Jetpack Compose.
  • Experience with UI and feature development that meet accessibility standards and best practices such as WCAG.
  • Track record of leading projects end-to-end that involve strong cross-functional collaboration with Product and Design partners.
  • Passionate about digital accessibility and proactive in upleveling self as well as others on the subject matter.
Responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities for improving accessible product development on Android and drive at-scale solutions including design system improvements and automated accessibility testing.
  • Establish coding standards and patterns on Android that enable engineers to build accessible UIs, e.g. use of semantics in Compose, integration with accessibility services and events.
  • Partner closely with other accessibility experts in Engineering and Design to translate Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) into actionable projects.
  • Uplevel Android engineers’ accessibility expertise through training and expanding the tech-wide Accessibility Champions Program.
  • Participate in weekly office hours alongside iOS, Web, and Design counterparts to support product designers and engineers.

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 and over 5 million hosts, Airbnb has facilitated more than 1.5 billion guest arrivals. Additionally, the platform offers various local experiences organized by hosts, enriching the travel experience for guests.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.7B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for unique travel experiences drives growth in the short-term rental market.
  • AI integration enhances personalization and customer experience on Airbnb's platform.
  • Partnerships like Airbnb's with UNESCO attract travelers interested in cultural immersion.

What critics are saying

  • Decreasing bookings from Airbnb as property managers diversify booking sources.
  • Cybercriminal activities using Airbnb rentals highlight potential platform security vulnerabilities.
  • Evolving short-term rental regulations pose operational challenges for Airbnb.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb offers unique and personalized travel experiences through its diverse lodging options.
  • The platform's partnership with UNESCO enhances cultural and educational travel experiences.
  • Airbnb's global reach and extensive host network provide authentic local experiences.

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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