Senior Software Engineer, Quality and Merchandising

Airbnb, a leading global travel platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Quality and Merchandising team. This role focuses on building world-class backend merchandising systems that power data-driven features and boost the booking funnel. As a key individual contributor, you'll be at the forefront of building a company-wide user-centric platform in a multi-year effort.

The position offers a unique opportunity to architect a merchandising system from scratch that serves both online and offline data merchandising insights. You'll be working with cross-functional teams including Search, listings discovery, booking, and checkout, while having the chance to drive technical vision and lead talented engineers through multiple releases.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep backend engineering knowledge and the ability to mentor others. You'll be working on high-traffic systems that directly impact Airbnb's core business of connecting hosts and guests worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation ($191,000 - $223,000) plus benefits including equity, bonus, and Employee Travel Credits.

This is a remote position within the US, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed. You'll be joining a company that values diversity and inclusion, working on systems that serve over 5 million hosts and have facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals globally. The role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while having a direct impact on user experience and business growth.