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Senior Software Engineer, Account Integrity

A global travel and accommodation platform connecting hosts with guests, founded in 2007 with over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$191,000 - $223,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Travel

Job Description

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Account Integrity team, focusing on protecting the platform's user journey from fraud and abuse. This role combines security engineering with user experience optimization, requiring expertise in both frontend and backend development. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies to build and maintain systems that detect and prevent fraud while ensuring a seamless experience for legitimate users.

The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on user trust and platform security at a global scale. You'll be working with a diverse team of product managers, data scientists, and fraud intelligence specialists to develop sophisticated solutions for complex security challenges. The position requires strong technical skills in web development, API design, and security best practices, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

As part of the Account Integrity team, you'll be responsible for protecting millions of users through various security measures, from account creation to ongoing account management. The work involves building robust backend systems, implementing machine learning solutions, and creating tools for fraud detection and response. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about security, user trust, and building scalable solutions that directly impact user safety and business success.

The role offers competitive compensation, including both base salary and equity, and provides the flexibility of remote work within the US. You'll be joining a company with a strong culture of inclusion and belonging, committed to working with diverse talent to drive innovation. This position presents an excellent opportunity for career growth in the intersection of security engineering and user experience design at one of the world's leading travel and accommodation platforms.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Account Integrity

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new safety features
  • Design, build, and maintain robust backend APIs and services
  • Investigate unusual user behaviors and security threats
  • Write, review, and ship clean, testable code
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions
  • Develop tools and dashboards for fraud detection and response
  • Enhance internal operator tools and user account issue resolution systems

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Account Integrity

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
Java
Ruby
React
Node.js
  • 5-10 years of experience building and maintaining web applications
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or Ruby)
  • Familiarity with web frameworks (React, Node.js, Express, Django, or Rails)
  • Solid understanding of core web technologies: RESTful APIs, databases
  • Experience with version control (Git) and code reviews
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
  • Knowledge of basic security best practices

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