Staff Software Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb, a global hospitality platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Guest & Host team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of how hosts and guests interact on one of the world's leading travel platforms.

The position focuses on crafting next-generation tools for Airbnb hosts, requiring a blend of technical expertise and product-focused thinking. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that directly impact how hosts manage their businesses day-to-day. The role involves close collaboration with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to drive technological improvements and implementation strategies.

Your responsibilities will span from prototyping new ideas and influencing product direction to developing host pricing functionality and improving APIs and architecture. The role requires strong leadership skills, as you'll be expected to perform technical design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and champion best practices in product development.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $204,000 to $255,000 USD, along with benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits. This is a remote position within the United States, with occasional visits to Airbnb offices or offsites as needed.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of industry experience, with a proven track record of leading teams and launching high-impact user-facing products. You should be passionate about product development, comfortable with cross-functional collaboration, and skilled at mentoring others. This role offers the unique opportunity to impact millions of hosts and guests while working with a company that has revolutionized the travel industry.

Join Airbnb's mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, while working on challenging technical problems that directly affect the company's core business operations. Your work will help shape the future of travel and hospitality, making meaningful improvements to how hosts and guests interact on the platform.