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Software Engineer, User Product

A global travel and accommodation platform connecting hosts and guests, founded in 2007 with over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$157,000 - $180,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer · Travel
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Description For Software Engineer, User Product

Airbnb, a leading global travel and accommodation platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Software Engineer for their User Product team. This backend-focused role is central to Airbnb's core functionality, working on essential user-facing features that power the platform's massive community of hosts and guests.

The position sits within the User Product team, which is responsible for all aspects of user interaction on the platform - from sign-up and login to profile management and user representations across different scenarios. This team's work is fundamental to Airbnb's mission of creating belonging and connecting people, as it handles how users represent themselves whether as guests, hosts, or businesses.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that affect millions of users worldwide. You'll be collaborating with various teams including Authentication Infrastructure, Trust, Knowledge Graph, Search, and Listings, building scalable platforms that enable seamless user experiences. The position requires strong technical skills in backend development and system architecture, with a focus on building efficient, reusable components and scalable systems.

With a competitive salary range of $157,000 - $180,000 USD, plus additional benefits including bonus, equity, and Employee Travel Credits, this role offers excellent compensation. Airbnb provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible and providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of industry experience, strong educational background in Computer Science or equivalent, and proven experience in building high-traffic products. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on how millions of users interact with one of the world's leading travel platforms while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, User Product

  • Collaborate with User Foundation and Client teams while working with Authentication Infrastructure, Trust, Knowledge Graph, Search, Listings teams
  • Work with cross functional partners to define and execute products for account and profile setup
  • Build efficient and reusable backend components
  • Architect reliable, performance and scalable systems
  • Evaluate and prototype new technologies
  • Mentor and support other engineers

Requirements For Software Engineer, User Product

  • 3+ years industry experience
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in building and scaling high-quality and high-traffic products
  • Ability to evaluate technical approaches and design product solutions
  • Ability to drive alignment, manage projects and collaborate with stakeholders

Benefits For Software Engineer, User Product

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Disability accommodations

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