Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Guest & Host

Posted on 8/15/2024

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Compensation Overview

$204k - $259kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

United States

Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity; occasional in-office work may be required.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
NoSQL
Ruby
Java
Requirements
  • 9+ years of full-time work experience in software engineering, information technology, or related domains.
  • Experience with designing and building large scale production systems or features.
  • Willing to work across the backend stack to address technical challenges anywhere in the system.
  • Experience with working in a cross-functional team that touches many of the core systems and user flows at Airbnb.
  • Experience with service oriented architecture.
  • Proficiency in one or more backend server languages (Ruby/Java/Kotlin), and expertise in popular storage systems such as relational databases, noSQL and caching.
  • Breadth of knowledge in identity and users domain is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Work with cross functional partners (product managers, legal etc) to design and deliver high-quality products.
  • Create paved paths and best practices for the User entity platform and drive alignments and adoptions across the company.
  • Lead efforts to architect, build and launch solutions for serving user product flows and user data.
  • Provide critical input in team roadmap and technical direction.
  • Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to adopt team goals and roadmaps.
  • Build efficient and backend solutions that are reliable, performant and scalable.
  • Mentor team members who have less experience.

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 Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.7B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for eco-friendly accommodations aligns with Airbnb's promotion of sustainable listings.
  • The 'workcation' trend boosts demand for longer-term stays, benefiting Airbnb's offerings.
  • AI integration in customer service enhances user experience, supporting Airbnb's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Savvy could attract price-sensitive customers.
  • Departure of key executives may lead to instability in regional management.
  • Legislative efforts to tax short-term rentals could increase costs and reduce demand.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb offers unique and local experiences, setting it apart from traditional hotels.
  • The platform's global reach allows it to serve a diverse clientele worldwide.
  • Airbnb's commission-based model incentivizes hosts to list a wide variety of properties.

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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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