Software Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb's Global Markets engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer to help evolve guest and host experiences for international markets. As part of a key growth initiative, you'll work on innovating and adapting products for 220+ countries and regions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams on various aspects of the platform including landing, search, and pre-booking flows. You'll be instrumental in building products for Airbnb guests while maintaining high quality standards and best practices.

The position offers a unique opportunity to impact Airbnb's international growth strategy through technical innovation. You'll be working within a diverse team environment, partnering with PMs, designers, data scientists, and engineers across global teams. The role requires strong technical skills, with experience in languages like Java, Kotlin, Python, or Ruby, plus the ability to handle large-scale systems.

This remote position is specifically based in mainland China, offering the flexibility to work from home while occasionally attending office meetings or offsites. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and cultural understanding, being fluent in both Chinese and English. You'll be part of Airbnb's mission to create authentic connections between hosts and guests worldwide, while helping to drive the company's expansion in under-penetrated markets.

The role combines technical challenges with business impact, requiring someone who can write quality code, mentor team members, and drive projects from conception to completion. You'll be expected to maintain high standards in code quality, system architecture, and technical documentation while contributing to a collaborative team environment.