Senior Software Engineer, Payments Processing

Airbnb's Payments Processing team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their mission of building a world-class payments platform that handles billions of dollars across 191 countries and 75 currencies. This role offers an opportunity to work on a complex, in-house global payments system that's critical to Airbnb's core business operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep payments expertise and technical leadership to influence and transform concepts into reality.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing a reliable, fast, and smart payment gateway platform that facilitates seamless money movement between users worldwide. You'll work with a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and business experts to solve complex technical and regulatory challenges. The role requires strong technical decision-making abilities, architectural expertise, and the capability to mentor other engineers.

The position is based in Bangalore, India, where you'll collaborate with US-based engineers to tackle complex payment processing challenges. You'll be part of Airbnb's mission to help people 'Belong Anywhere' while working on technology that directly impacts the company's bottom line. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge payment technologies and the opportunity to shape the future of global financial transactions.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about payments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on a platform that processes transactions for millions of users worldwide. The role combines technical excellence with business acumen, requiring both deep engineering expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.