Staff Software Engineer, Emerging Defenses

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has revolutionized the hospitality industry by connecting over 5 million hosts with guests across the globe. As a Staff Software Engineer in the Trust Emerging Defense team, you'll play a crucial role in building new products and defenses against emerging risks and attacks, ensuring the safety and privacy of Airbnb's global community.

The position offers an opportunity to lead a team of engineers while working on cutting-edge security solutions across multiple communication channels including phone, VoIP, SMS, in-app chat, and video conferencing. You'll be directly responsible for developing and implementing systems that protect millions of users worldwide from fraud and security threats.

Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and operations, to identify and address security challenges. You'll be hands-on in developing machine learning models and pipelines at scale, while also providing technical vision and mentorship to other engineers.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software engineering experience, strong programming skills in languages like Java, Scala, or Python, and expertise in designing scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. Your leadership abilities will be crucial in driving large-scale, multi-team projects and fostering an inclusive team environment.

Working remotely, you'll be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation between $204,000 - $260,000 USD, along with potential bonuses and equity. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and trust of one of the world's largest hospitality platforms.