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Staff Software Engineer - AI Systems

A global hospitality platform founded in 2007 connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests, having facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$204,000 - $255,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
9+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Airbnb is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Community Support Platform (CSP) team, focusing on AI Systems development. This role is integral to revolutionizing Airbnb's customer service approach through cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions.

The position sits within the CSP, a critical system powering Airbnb's global customer support operations. You'll be working on crafting prompts for AI applications, designing workflows, and developing innovative backend systems that enhance the efficiency of customer service delivery. The Chatbot Product team specifically focuses on creating seamless user experiences by combining AI capabilities with human expertise.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with a diverse team of talented engineers, working on sophisticated backend solutions and prompt systems that enhance AI-driven workflows. Your responsibilities will span from technical design to implementation, testing, and deployment, with a particular focus on system optimization and scalability.

The ideal candidate brings 9+ years of software development experience, with specific expertise in service-oriented architectures and AI/LLM integration. You should be passionate about prompt engineering, workflow optimization, and building resilient backend systems. The role requires excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams and domains.

This is a remote position within the United States, offering a competitive salary range of $204,000 to $255,000 USD, along with benefits including bonus potential, equity, and Employee Travel Credits. The role may require occasional office visits or offsite attendance, as agreed with management.

Join Airbnb's mission to connect hosts and guests worldwide while working on cutting-edge AI systems that shape the future of customer service. You'll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, working with a global team that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals across the globe.

Last updated 19 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - AI Systems

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, engineering, and data science teams to develop backend systems
  • Drive technical vision and strategy for workflow and backend optimization
  • Design and iterate on prompt engineering to fine-tune AI capabilities
  • Lead and contribute to full development cycle: technical design, implementation, testing, experimentation, and deployment
  • Participate in code and design reviews
  • Optimize system availability, performance, and scalability

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - AI Systems

  • 9+ years of software development experience in service-oriented architectures and backend development
  • Experience in prompt engineering and integrating AI/LLM-driven solutions
  • Expertise in workflow optimization and backend systems
  • Proficiency in crafting backend systems focusing on technical quality, efficiency, and resilience
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's/Ph.D. degree, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - AI Systems

  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus
  • Equity

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