Full-Time

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Marketing Technology

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Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Government & Public Sector
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$244k - $304kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Senior, 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
Full-Stack Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Data Science
Product Management
Java
GraphQL
Vue.js
AngularJS
Requirements
  • 12+ years relevant experience in a fast paced, high growth tech environment.
  • Experience building, leading, and architecting full-stack products and systems at enterprise-scale with broad impact.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership: hands on experience leading project teams, ability to set technical direction and strategy and work cross functionally with Product, Design and Data Science teams.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical partners. Ability to influence non-technical partners such as design, product managers, and the business to develop a unified approach to overall hosting architecture and product/design capabilities.
  • Strong prototyping / engineering spiking skills
  • Extensive experience with Java, Python and or other programming languages. Expertise with frameworks such as GraphQL, React, Preact, Angular, Next, Vue or Meteor.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Work with design and product partners to understand user journeys and requirements and rapidly prototype / explore potential solutions to Host problems.
  • Work closely with other Senior leaders to define and drive northstar architectures / frameworks and long-term technical strategy that can be leveraged across the broader Marketing Technology organization.
  • Establish best practices for engineering and help build an awesome tech culture in MarTech.
  • Implement significant portions of the system and help others in the implementation.
  • Understand how key technical decisions will drive business outcomes and deliver frameworks and platforms that improve delivery with high-quality to those outcomes.
  • Perform design and code reviews and up-level other engineers at Airbnb.

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

  • Partnerships with UNESCO and Surf Life Saving Australia boost Airbnb's brand image.
  • AI-driven personalization enhances user experience and platform engagement.
  • Cultural Ambassador Program in Bali attracts culturally inclined travelers and hosts.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges in Europe over unlicensed accommodations could lead to fines.
  • Cybercriminals using Airbnb for fraud highlight potential platform security issues.
  • Expansion into AI and data collection may raise privacy and regulatory concerns.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb offers unique stays, enhancing travel experiences beyond traditional hotels.
  • The platform connects hosts and guests globally, facilitating diverse cultural exchanges.
  • Airbnb's commission-based model incentivizes hosts to list unique 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