Senior Backend Engineer, Media Foundation

Airbnb, a leading global hospitality platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Media Foundation team within the Application Foundation Organization. This role focuses on building Airbnb's next-generation Media platform to enable immersive product features across the platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the technical vision and delivering scalable solutions for Airbnb's Media infrastructure.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse team of talented engineers, contributing to the full development cycle from technical design to launch. You'll be handling image processing and content video transcoding while collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams. The role requires strong Java programming skills and a passion for building efficient, high-quality systems.

This is a remote-eligible position within the United States, offering a competitive salary range of $191,000 - $223,000 USD, along with benefits including equity and Employee Travel Credits. The role occasionally requires work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with management. Airbnb's commitment to diversity and inclusion makes this an excellent opportunity for talented engineers looking to make a significant impact in a company that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of relevant software development experience, strong Java skills, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be joining a company that values technical excellence, innovation, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver features that enhance the user experience for millions of hosts and guests globally.