Full-Time

Staff Backend Engineer

Search Input

Posted on 4/16/2024

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Government & Public Sector
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$204k - $254kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

United States

Remote eligible, but must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
UI/UX Design
Java

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 9+ years of experience in a hands-on software engineering role in backend / full-stack development.
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master/PhD’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience working in Java and/or Kotlin
  • Passionate about efficiency, availability, technical quality and system quality.
  • Passionate about design and UX sensibilities, building UX products
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work well within engineering organization and cross functions.
  • Love collaborating via code reviews and architecture discussions, and are motivated to improve their teammates’ productivity
  • Experience working with a microservice architecture at scale.
  • [Bonus] Experience working on a Product team or customer-centric software supporting a medium to large engineering organization.
  • [Bonus] Show motivation for personal growth and learning new technologies to support the team’s needs.
Responsibilities
  • Develop new, highly-impact product features on Airbnb’s search and other high-traffic surfaces.
  • Work closely with cross functional partners in design, product, marketing, and data science to bring new features from design to production.
  • Prototype new features to collect feedback and iterate on to reach ideal product solutions for Airbnb guests.
  • Effectively advise stakeholders on the technical scope and feasibility of complex product requirements.
  • Communicate product direction and needs to the foundation and infrastructure teams, and collaborate on defining the technical requirements for future systems.
  • Write technical specifications for new features and systems.
  • 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 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

  • Growing demand for remote work-friendly accommodations boosts Airbnb's long-stay bookings.
  • Advancements in AI enhance customer service and streamline Airbnb's booking processes.
  • Increased interest in sustainable travel aligns with Airbnb's eco-friendly accommodation offerings.

What critics are saying

  • DOJ lawsuit over Fair Housing Act violations may harm Airbnb's reputation.
  • Exit from China could reduce Airbnb's market share in a key travel region.
  • Potential failure of AI customer support could lead to user dissatisfaction.

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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-2%
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