Staff iOS Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb is seeking a Staff iOS Engineer to join their User, Listings & Platform Client team, focusing on Guest and Host experiences. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring 9+ years of iOS engineering experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $204,000 - $255,000 USD, along with equity, bonuses, and travel credits.

The role involves working at the intersection of user experience and technical implementation, focusing on quality assurance across Host and Guest interactions. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical features like authentication, user profiles, reviews, and performance insights. The position requires expertise in Swift and SwiftUI, along with a strong understanding of cross-platform development considerations.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives while collaborating closely with design, product, and engineering teams. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be expected to mentor team members and influence product strategy. You'll work on systems that impact millions of users worldwide, making this an opportunity to shape the future of one of the world's leading travel platforms.

The position is remote-eligible within the United States (with some restrictions), offering flexibility while maintaining connection through occasional office visits and offsites. Airbnb provides a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes a culture of diversity and belonging. This is an ideal role for a senior iOS engineer looking to step into a staff-level position where they can combine technical expertise with product strategy and team leadership.

The company's mission of connecting hosts and guests globally, combined with its scale of over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals, provides a unique opportunity to work on meaningful problems at scale. You'll be joining a company with a strong track record of innovation in the travel and hospitality space, with the chance to influence how millions of people experience travel and community connection worldwide.