Senior Software Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb, a pioneering force in the hospitality industry since 2007, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Listing Backend team in China. This role is fundamental to Airbnb's core operations, focusing on managing critical listing data that powers both Guest and Host experiences across the platform.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly influence Airbnb's rapid business growth. As a senior team member, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing complex data projects while maintaining high standards for both architecture and code quality. The role involves collaboration with global teams, including Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers.

The Listing Backend team's mission is crucial - they provide efficient and reliable online storage and retrieval of Stays/Experiences listings data, which is fundamental to Airbnb's operation. You'll be working with advanced tech stack and be responsible for supporting rapid business growth while maintaining system reliability and efficiency.

This remote position is based in mainland China, offering the flexibility of remote work while occasionally requiring presence at Airbnb offices or offsites. The role demands strong technical expertise combined with excellent communication skills, as you'll be working across global teams and need to be fluent in both Chinese and English.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of relevant software development experience, strong expertise in backend technologies (particularly Java and Kotlin), and a proven track record of working with large-scale applications. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on a platform that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.