Full-Time

Staff Android Engineer

Guest & Host

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Government & Public Sector
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$204k - $259kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

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
UI/UX Design
Product Management
GraphQL
REST APIs
Android Development
Requirements
  • 9+ years of experience in Android product engineering at scale, with a BS/Masters degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.
  • Expertise building and maintaining high-performance and scalable consumer Android applications, preferably using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Experience with Motion and/or prototyping is a big plus.
  • Extensive experience working with GraphQL and REST APIs
  • You possess strong product sense and a passion for Android UI and UX product development
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Product Management, Design, and other iOS, Android, and Web Engineers
  • Excellent engineering and coding skills. Solid understanding of client networking, performance, caching, client storage solutions, accessibility, and asynchronous programming
  • Love collaborating via code reviews and architecture discussions, and are motivated to improve their teammates’ productivity
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Product Managers, Experience Designers, and Engineers to design and deliver high-quality products on Android
  • Build efficient and reusable mobile components and architect reliable, performant, and scalable mobile solutions
  • Establish a technical vision and lead efforts to architect, build and launch solutions for Listing and Users’ Quality-focused products.
  • Provide critical input in team roadmap and technical direction.
  • Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to adopt team goals and roadmaps.
  • Identify areas of improvement and drive mobile best practices
  • Mentor, guide, advocate and support the career growth of individual contributors

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

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airbnb's eco-friendly initiatives align with global sustainability trends, attracting conscious travelers.
  • AI integration enhances guest experiences, offering digital concierge and augmented reality features.
  • Remote work trends boost demand for long-term stays, benefiting Airbnb's tailored offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny in New York may impact Airbnb's short-term rental operations.
  • DOJ lawsuit for Fair Housing Act violations poses potential legal and financial challenges.
  • Departure of key legal executive Iris Chen could affect Airbnb's legal strategies.

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 commission-based model incentivizes hosts to list properties, expanding accommodation choices.

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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